The Opportunity
Working in partnership with Thames Water to deliver fantastic infrastructure, brilliantly and to make things better for current and future generations, our clients are now looking for an on-site Project Manager to join them on this journey.
The project you would be allocated to is Kingston, but flexibility is required as there are various projects ongoing in and around the Thames Valley region. You would be expected to travel, and site location will be subject to change based on project programmes. Projects range between £3-£30 million in value.
What You Will Be Doing
Overall responsibility for the management and successful delivery of single complex projects or packages of projects delivered under the Thames Water Framework.
Specific responsibilities include management of health and safety, design, customer relations, quality, environmental considerations, programme, and cost/value during both pre-production (ECI phase) and production.
Monitor the progress of offsite and onsite operations against deadlines and budget limitations.
Create a positive team culture and environment on your projects to support improved well-being and performance.
In addition to the normal attributes of a successful leader, this role will require determination and persistence as you will be driving positive change, embedding production line thinking and our “offsite first” philosophy.
What We Will Need From You
Excellent team leader with great people management skills and strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational capabilities.
Experience of both pre-production and production project management in a major project's environment is desirable.
Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
Contract administration experience is desirable.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, Production Thinking, and other techniques that assure programme, cost, and quality performance.
Programme-focused with the ability to plan and organise resources to deliver on time and in full.
Recognises the many benefits of maintaining exemplary site organisation and tidiness.
Commercially astute – ability to lead other team members in producing accurate time and cost forecasts and reports.
BIM/digital experience is desirable.
Minimum HNC qualified in a manufacturing/construction subject is desirable.
IT literacy is essential.
Professional qualification is desirable.
SMSTS safety qualification and relevant CSCS card are essential.
Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or construction organisation is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a range of people.
What We Can Offer You
Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
Car allowance
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
Dental Insurance
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions