At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.
We're seeking a Project Manager to join our team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, covering an exciting period of maternity leave. Based in either Manchester or Bicester, you'll play a key role in delivering projects across our Power Generation and Water sectors. If you're ready to bring your expertise to high‑profile, meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Project Manager you will:
* Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects from planning through to completion.
* Collaborate closely with Client Managers to ensure satisfaction and strong relationships.
* Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines to ensure financial and operational success.
* Allocate and manage resources effectively across projects.
* Ensure all work meets the highest quality standards and complies with legal and contractual requirements.
* Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes proactively.
* Promote continuous improvement and contribute to the evolution of our project management methodologies.
* Support and develop your team through effective leadership and line management.
* Champion the use of internal systems and tools to enhance project delivery and reporting.
* Conduct regular project reviews and implement lessons learned to improve future delivery.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
* Drive stakeholder engagement through clear, consistent communication and reporting.
* Ensure alignment of project outcomes with client objectives and business strategy.
The successful candidate will:
* Have Previous experience within project management
* Have Previous experience in leading a team
* Be an excellent communicator with internal and external stakeholders
* Have great IT skills & be confident with Microsoft products
* Have good numeracy skills and financial understanding
* Be highly organised with great attention to detail
* Be a keen problem solver
Benefits:
* Annual bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
* Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
* Flexible working through our 'Flexible Advantage' supporting working families & your work/life balance
* Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
* Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
* Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
* Cycle to work scheme
* 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
* 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
* BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years' service
* Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years' service
* Professional development – paid study leave
* Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
* 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.