Our client is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization, they are looking to recruit a high calibre Senior Project Manager for its Project & Programme Management Team in the Scotland ( Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen). The successful candidate will join an established team of project and programme management practitioners and will play a key role in implementing their strategy for growth in key market sectors across the Scotland and wider UK. Responsibilities:
* Effective delivery of project management services in a client facing role.
* Lead the management and execution of construction projects through the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
* Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with the client's values.
* Act as Client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact.
* Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance and resource requirements.
* Ensuring service delivery compliance with the client's policies, toolkits, and standards.
* Provide guidance, leadership and technical expertise to team members.
* Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
* Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business.
* Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
* Support senior colleagues on large scale complex projects.
Requirements
* Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a construction related discipline.
* A member of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent) or actively working towards accreditation.
* A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach able to work on your own initiative.
* Experience of building positive Client relationships and business networks.
* Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
* Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
* Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
* Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
* Committed to ongoing personal development.
* A valid driving licences.
Key Attributes:
* Recent Client facing Project Management experience.
* Experience within the Development, Property, Education or Public sectors is highly desirable but not essential.
* A highly motivated and collaborative Project Management Practitioner experienced in delivering best practice Project Management methodology.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to proactively lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
* The ability to articulate construction industry knowledge and technical excellence to Clients and colleagues desirable but not essential.
* A keen desire to proactively support business development and growth.