Client Project Manager/ Project Officer - Outside IR35

Description:

Our client is seeking a Client Project Manager / Project Officer to support the delivery of highways, transport, public realm and infrastructure projects within an Engineering Services consultancy function. This contract role is based from the Winchester offices, with hybrid working, regular meetings and occasional visits to live project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the project management of engineering design and construction commissions through development, design, procurement and implementation stages
Act as project lead for multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors delivering highways, transport, public realm and infrastructure projects
Develop and maintain project programmes, delivery plans, budgets, risk registers and governance documentation
Prepare project dashboards, reports and briefing materials to support governance, approvals and effective decision-making
Manage project resources, budgets and financial performance in line with approved funding allocations
Identify, manage and report project risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures where required
Coordinate a portfolio of commissions, managing priorities, project teams and delivery partners to meet demanding timescales
Support project management best practice, governance processes and capability development by mentoring Project Officers and other colleagues

Job Requirements:

Degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in Project Management, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline
Experience delivering highways, transport, infrastructure, public realm or engineering projects
Demonstrable experience managing engineering design and construction commissions throughout the full project lifecycle
Strong programme and project management skills, including governance, risk management, budget management and performance reporting
Proven expertise using Microsoft Project to develop, manage, optimise and analyse project and programme schedules
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors within a client-side or consultancy environment
Good knowledge of highway, transport and engineering standards, design processes and industry best practice
Excellent written, verbal, negotiation and relationship management skills, together with a recognised project management qualification

Working Arrangements:

Rolling contract working 37 hours per week
Hybrid working arrangement with contractual attendance at the Winchester offices
Regular meetings and occasional visits to live project sites
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and challenging delivery timescales
Full driving licence and access to a car required to fulfil the travel requirements of the role
If you are an experienced highways project professional with strong client-side project management, engineering and construction expertise, apply now to support the successful delivery of important infrastructure commissions