Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Advertised Salary: £44,000 - £46,000 + car cash allowance (£5,100 p.a.) + benefits (see 'what we offer' section)
Location: Remote, with regular travel across our Northwest & Norht Wales canal network. See our network map here: -the-waterways/canal-and-river-network
We are currently looking for Senior Project Manager, to join our high performing delivery team. The opportunities are within our dedicated team of project managers delivering our £20m programme of externally funded projects.
Our projects are many and varied, initially, you are likely to be focused on two high-profile National Lottery Heritage Funded projects. Vynwy Aqueduct, Llanymynech restoration and the restoration of the iconic Anderton Boat Lift and Visitor Centre, Northwich, Cheshire .
Anderton is our iconic cathedral of the waterways, a unique structure built over 150 years ago. It’s a one-of-a-kind boat lift in need of a full refurbishment. The main structure, mechanical and electrical and control systems all need work to ensure the lift continues to lift boats long into the future. This will involve highly developed project management skills, the ability to work with consultants and contractors and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including ecologists, heritage advisors, engineers and operations teams.
The Vyrnwy Aqueduct is a Grade 2 listed building in need of some TLC. We are at the early stage of specifying the investigation and design work using our professional services consultants. There will be extensive opportunities to work with our Montgomery Restoration team, who are currently mobilising contractors to two sites close by.
Other work may include the restoration of historic boats, towpath improvement or other environmental projects.
Location & coverage
Offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working a collaborative meetings. With the boat lift being in Northwich you will ideally be located within the surrounding counties. Other travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and to gain experience.
Relevant hubs: Ellesmere Port or Burnley or possibly Roundhouse, Birmingham
See our network map here: -the-waterways/canal-and-river-network
About the role
In this role you will be working with diverse stakeholders and partners to deliver projects from conception through to successful completion. As a large and diverse organisation, our projects will vary in size, scope, budget and impact. You will be managing medium, higher risk and complex projects. You will therefore need to bring with you an understanding of how to select and adopt different processes and methods to ensure that the project delivers its objectives on time and on budget.
You don't need to have worked in a charity before, but we believe we can offer you an exciting change of environment and impactful projects to support and manage. Our towpaths and various historic assets provide a refreshing backdrop and unique working environment. As Senior Project Manager with the Canal & River Trust, you will further develop your already impressive skill set and project management career on the sides of our canals and waterways, in an organisation that values wellbeing and work-life balance.
Key accountabilities:
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* Manage projects in accordance with the Trust’s Health and Safety policy and defined standards to ensure compliance. Work safely at all times, ensuring the safety of others and contribute to safe working in all activities.
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* Capture project requirements, assess customer and stakeholder impact, and prepare a business case to justify investment in a project.
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* Develop, implement and monitor a schedule of project activities and key milestones to achieve the project objectives.
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* Provide financial and cost management, estimating and justifying project costs, whilst controlling expenditure and evaluating the outcomes.
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* Carry out budgeting and cost control. Estimate costs, develop and agree project budgets and control forecast and actual costs against the budgets.
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* Assign, lead and motivate the project team to ensure all project (time, cost, quality, health and safety and environmental and heritage) objectives are achieved.
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* Manage risks, issues and changes on the project.
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* Maintain communications with stakeholders and the project team/organisation to satisfy their differing needs.
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* Manage all contracts applicable to the project (e.g., NEC ECC, NEC PSC), administering all their aspects to ensure commercial control and compliance. Carry out the role of the Project Manager and Supervisor as defined in the NEC.
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* Handover and closure of the project in a controlled manner highlighting any areas for improvements or elements of good practice to be considered in future projects.
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* Provide environmental management by appraising the environmental impact of the project activities and ensuring that all controls and requirements are implemented and actioned.
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* Always display the Trust values and behaviours. Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
About you
Qualifications:
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* Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline e.g. Civil Engineering, Project Management or similar
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* Valid UK driving licence - Car Cash allowance & regional/national travel, including to remote locations, is expected.
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* (Desirable ) to have a minimum Technician/Associate level (or equivalent) membership of an appropriate professional body i.e. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Association for Project Management (APM), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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* (Desirable ) Project/Programme Management accreditation/qualification i.e. APM Project Management Qualification, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), Prince2.
Experience:
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* Previous Project Management experience. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects within the relevant discipline/sector (e.g. construction, asset management).
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* Comprehensive knowledge of project management processes and systems.
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* Knowledge and experience of Managing Safety in Construction, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
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* NEC Contract Management experience.
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* Financial tracking of projects.
General skills:
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1. Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Be able to manage stakeholders, taking into