Discipline: Project programme and commercial management
Job Ref: 6307
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About the business unit
Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors.
APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health, and care management.
Overview of role
As Project Manager you will be responsible for collaboratively leading the day-to-day planning, prioritisation, progress, monitoring, and administration of the NEC ECC Contract on behalf of one of our Platinum clients.
A bit about the team
Our transportation portfolio is primarily a UK based business working in four key sectors of rail, highways, land and aviation. We deliver programme, project and commercial management services to clients in mainland Europe, Africa, Middle East, India and Australasia.
What will the role offer
You will have opportunities to work on some of the UK’s largest Transportation projects, working with key clients and with experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry. We are passionate about collaborating to deliver high quality solutions with a focus on sustainability, social value, and technical excellence.
Some examples of the areas that you may work on
* Rail – We provide support to major rail infrastructure projects across the UK. We are particularly proud to be involved with Crossrail, HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail along with a large number of other projects.
* Highways – We work closely with National Highways supporting them on a variety of projects across the UK.
* Ports – Our ports team covers aviation and maritime projects and we are seeing a lot of growth in this area with opportunities at key airports in the UK as well as further afield.
* Local Authority – we support a wide range of local authorities across the country with their transportation projects.
What you will contribute to the team
* Ability to have informed contract discussions on a daily basis
* Independent working, within a construction environment, representing our Platinum client as well as Mott MacDonald's interests.
* Commercial knowledge and awareness of strategy, process and liabilities.
Candidate Specification
* Degree in a construction, engineering, or project management subject
* Membership of the APM, CIOB or RICS
* Broad experience including in the public sector would be an advantage.
* Significant experience in administering contracts including use of NEC
* Strong legal compliance through NEC contract
Preferred, but not required.
* NEC Accreditation
* Strong client and stakeholder relationship building skills.
* Effective communication, with clients, project team and business manager
* High degree of commercial acumen and knowledge of planning and project controls
* Ability to create an enjoyable and fulfilling work environment.
* Ideally Highways or Rail experience
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
* A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
Financial wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
Lifestyle
* A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level.
* Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
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