Project Manager

Description:

Brand new opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong understanding of infrastructure type projects, through the design, construction and commisioning phases.

Role: Project Manager
Location: Irlam
Contract: 6 months
Hybrid working available

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Irlam.

Role Purpose of the Project Manager:

Our client are looking for a Project Manager with a strong understanding of infrastructure type projects through the design, construction and commissioning phases.

The Project Manager will develop a deep understanding of a portfolio of projects that are associated with building a nationwide fibre network. The Project Manager provide commercial, contractual and project management to support value for money, timely delivery and the implementation of quality and reliable infrastructure. The role will lead the co-ordination between the various corporate, project, engineering, assurance and operational disciplines/departments.

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring business targets are met to support connections.

Job Role Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

Develop a deep understanding of and manage end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of projects to achieve project outcomes which include timely delivery and value for money;
Develop and implement plans to ensure business targets are met to support connections;
Develop and maintain the project plan;
Work with the Planning function to ensure robust programmes are developed and maintained;
To work closely with the internal teams and design/build partners to ensure that plans are updated and maintained on a regular basis to reflect progress within the reporting cycle;
Lead design and build partner meetings and maintain strong contractor/supplier relationships;
Ensure robust change management;
Support the valuation of work executed by contractors and certify payments;
Support budgetary control, monitoring and forecasting;
Support/provide robust, timely and accurate cost and value data and the status of progress;
Ensure CDM duties (including but not limited to Client; Principal Designer; Principal Contractor) of the organisation are fulfilled in areas under Project Manager responsibility;
Assess, review and mitigate project and business delivery risks and prepare a risks and opportunity register;
Facilitate lessons learnt exercises at the various stages of the lifecycle;
Ensure that project's are compliant with any applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications as required.

Experience Required:

At least 5 years’ experience in an infrastructure sector e.g. construction, rail, telecoms, water, nuclear;
Strong experience of commercial, contract and project management;
Working knowledge of NEC3 ECC forms and/or other similar forms of contract (desirable);
Experience and sound understanding of:
Design, engineering assurance and construction;
H&S legislation and guidance including but not limited to CDM;
Engineering / infrastructure / streetworks legislation and standards;
Environmental considerations and constraints;
Cost and commercial management;
Risk management;
Information management.
Demonstrable experience successfully managing significant projects / programmes;
Track record of managing projects through the full project lifecycle;
Experience of working to tight deadlines and meeting funding and operational targets;
Experience of dealing with projects that impact on the general public and other stakeholders;
Experience of compiling clear and concise technical and non-technical reports;
Strong evidence of people management skills;
Skilled in using industry standard project management tools and technology.

Qualifications

Relevant degree, HND or equivalent

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Mnager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included