Overview
Join to apply for the Project Manager role at Mott MacDonald. Location options include Birmingham, London, Cambridge, Reading, Bristol, Cardiff, Sheffield, and Southampton.
What you will contribute
As a Project Manager you will be supporting the Advisory Division within the Water and Environment portfolio. You will be responsible for the full scope required for successful delivery of projects including appraisal, planning, detailed design, construction and delivery phases. You will deliver these by complying with internal governance and processes, including Project Management, Health & Safety, Commercial, Risk & Value, and Budget. You will matrix-manage a delivery team and engage with all key stakeholders. You will work closely with the wider Advisory Project and Programme management teams to manage project deliverables to Client expectations and take ownership of the successful delivery of projects and tasks, identifying and monitoring risks and opportunities, and ensuring good project governance. You will be responsible for the delivery of both above-ground and below-ground water and wastewater construction projects within the Environment and Water Portfolio (ENW). Roles typically involve secondment to the client, but not always.
Responsibilities
* Delivery on time within cost and to stated quality standards
* Embed sustainability principles
* Effective management of health, safety and wellbeing of all those engaged on the project
* Deliver within specified internal and client governance tolerances
* Ensure the relevant safety management system is employed
* Coordinate and manage contract requirements (NEC) relating to design solutions, construction and commissioning
* Collaborate with the Technical lead to ensure excellence in Health and Safety in design
* Capture cost efficiencies during pre-construction without compromising scope
* Take projects to the Investment Committee and manage capital allocation for project progression
* Be accountable for expenditure and overall project cost, with governance approvals
* Ensure effective communication with the supply chain and procurement functions
* Follow change control processes and record changes to time, cost and quality
* Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and keep stakeholders engaged in key decisions
* Manage project risks and opportunities with appropriate mitigation
* Be accountable for commercial objectives and timely reporting to required standards
* Maintain excellent client and programme team communications
* Manage the project programme with multidisciplinary delivery teams and update as required
Required for the Position of Project Manager
* A degree in engineering or project/construction management
* A relevant professional qualification, preferably APM
* Full Membership, or working towards full membership of a relevant chartered body (MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS, etc.)
* Project management experience across a range of disciplines, contract/procurement
* Experience of practical application of contract terms
* Excellent written and oral communication
* Ability to foster and promote collaborative working relationships
* Flexible to travel to client sites 2–3 times per week, with potential overnight stays
Preferred but Not Essential
* Experience in the water sector, environment and regulated industries
* Experience on the client side for utilities companies is advantageous
* Experience with NEC Contracts
About the Business Unit
Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across sectors including built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care. APD supports projects from small to large-scale (£0.5bn+), offering expertise in programme management, project management, controls, scheduling, cost management and related services.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you need adjustments to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Agile Working
We support flexible working arrangements where possible.
Benefits
* Pension matched up to 7%
* Life insurance
* Annual professional subscription
* Continuous development opportunities
* Agile/flexible working
* Enhanced parental leave and shared parental leave
* Annual bonus scheme
* Flexible benefits including buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work, and interest-free season ticket loans
* Wellbeing support and access to resources
* Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers
* Opportunity to contribute to social outcomes
Location
Birmingham, Bristol, London, Reading, Southampton, Cambridge, Cardiff, Sheffield
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full Time
Industry
Water
Discipline
Water
Job Reference
11683
Recruiter Contact
Alice Roostan
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