Senior Project Manager

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Tier 1 Contractor - Water & Wastewater - Thames Water Framework

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join a Top Tier Contractor who are delivering vital improvement works to the Thames Water Framework.

As a Senior Project Manager you will be managing a portfolio of work, with up to four site-based Project Managers reporting into you.

Each project could be up to value £20m.

Ensure a safe working environment.

• Managing a portfolio of work.
• Create and build a team with the right culture and attitude.
  Create a 'Knowingly Safe' working environment.
• Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with.
• Embed a F.R.E.D.I.E Culture.
• Engage with the designer to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.
• Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required.
• Interview select and onboard staff in line with the resource profile for the Scheme.
• With the support of the Commercial Team ensure the selection of the best Supply Chain partners.
• Ensure all pre-commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
• Plan and prepare for delivery of the Scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Appoint a Temporary Works Coordinator and ensure all Temporary Works requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner.
• Plan, prepare and oversee the establishment of the site offices and compound.
• Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques.
• Take ownership of risk & opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
• Lead the Commercial Team to manage costs, and maximise cash flow and profitability, capturing any changes in scope.
• Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented.
• Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards.
• Manage the Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to ensure delivery of the Scheme in line with the agreed Budget, Programme and Scope.
• Ensure adequate resource to fulfil the programme including the demobilisation and redeployment of the team at the end of the project.
• Engage with the Performance Team to ensure all CPF/BSC scoring is completed and evidenced.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting is completed as required.
• Manage, monitor and review direct reports and team performances, providing encouragement and discipline as and when required.

About You:

• Relevant CSCS card.
• Office 365 expertise.
• Prince 2 or APM.
• HNC/Degree.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC/IChemE and commercially astute.
• Promote a positive safety, quality and FREDIE culture
• Proven experience in successfully managing multiple teams contributing to their professional development.
• First class project management capabilities able to showcase a track record of delivering to client's expectations.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Premium company Car or generous car allowance
• 28 days holiday plus all of the Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Training & Progression
• Company bonus scheme
• And much more