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Job Description
* Milestone Infrastructure - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NP - Hybrid
* Competitive Salary
* 40 hours per week
* Full Time
* Permanent
* Reference: 0005
* Required as soon as possible
In line with our ambitious plans for growth we are looking to recruit a Programme Manager to join the Suffolk Highways team. You will report directly to the Efficiency and Performance Manager and as a member of the performance team, will be responsible for the beginning to end coordination, management and responsibility, of a diverse portfolio of projects within the Clients Annual Plan.
Your responsibilities include:
* Overall responsibility for the Annual Plan leading on the creation, implementation, monitoring and overall success of the programme and associated KPIs.
* Strong commercial skills including ability to produce commercial reports, accurately forecast and support the business commercial processes.
* Lead on the consistent application and implementation of project management processes and systems across Suffolk Highways.
* Working closely with the Design Manager, Construction Manager and Commercial Manager to monitor and continuously improve the contract performance and associated project delivery KPIs.
* Directly link to the planner roles within the contract ensuring that processes are adhered to and all programmes are accurate and kept up to date.
* Responsible for implementation of project controls and management on projects.
* Co-ordinate cross contract and external resources to deliver key project gateways.
* Work closely with client leads, cross contract resources, supply chain and other stakeholders to identify and manage project risks, programme, and finances across the project lifecycle.
* Line management responsibility for Project Managers and Administrators.
* Coordinate flow of project information between project teams, client, and supply chain.
* Develop and apply Power BI to the project management process to improve visibility and effectiveness of reporting and delivery status.
* Take a lead role on raising the commercial awareness across the project management team with a focus on consistent application of change control and financial monitoring.
* Establish close working relationships with client leads across all workstreams including cyclical maintenance and planned works.
Skills and knowledge requirements
* Experience with using project planning software such as Asta PowerProject, Primavera or similar.
* Excellent leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate influencing others in all situations.
* Great team working skills and the ability to collaborate well with others including working in the spirit of mutual trust and co-operation fostering a one team approach to deliver for Suffolk Highways.
* Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence client decision making.
* Understanding of the Traffic Management Act (Streetworks Permitting) preferably.
* Experience of using PowerBI reports and dashboards - development of such reports and dashboards will be supported by Data Analysts within the team.
We can offer you:
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Ongoing training and career development.
* Company car or car allowance plus fuel card.
* Salary sacrifice car finance scheme.
* Green travel allowance.
* Family friendly leave policies.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Volunteer days.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Referral scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee rewards and discounts platform (includes major retailers and cinemas).
For more information
For an informal discussion, please contact Hayley Pearce by emailing hayley.pearce@mgroupservices.com.
How to apply
To apply, please complete an application by going to our website (www.careers.mgstransport.com/vacancies).
Alternatively, you are welcome to send your CV and contact details to Hayley Pearce by emailing hayley.pearce@mgroupservices.com.
Closing date: 11.59pm 17 February 2025.
Milestone Infrastructure is the UKs leading Highways Maintenance provider looking after over 24,000 miles of roads, 280,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities.
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