We will support the Environment Agency in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of their record investment programme, reducing flood risk, and delivering projects that protect communities and benefit the environment. We are seeking Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, with a history of delivering in the Water industry to join our Infrastructure Project Management team to work on the FRAM across our North, Midlands and Scotland Region operating from 8 regional offices. Our growth trajectory is strong, supported by a robust pipeline of projects and you will be joining a growing team of like‑minded people that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting‑edge solutions.
As an Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager, you will be expected to work with a Senior Project Manager / Associate to successfully manage, coordinate and deliver water projects. The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception, through the design, procurement process and onto the site delivery and commissioning phases.
Responsibilities
* Support Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
* Participate in appropriate meetings including minuting and proactively engaging in discussions, contributing to the PEP, collating progress reports, assisting with procurement strategies and tender documentation, and general post‑contract management and administration.
* Proactively engage with Clients, contractors and other stakeholders, being aware of the scope of service and ensuring delivery within agreed parameters and helping to resolve disputes whenever possible.
* Provide client‑side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule and contract management.
* Ensure projects and commissions are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost and time.
* Support and manage the project team, ensuring appropriate resources are provided and meeting the client and business requirements.
* Manage the delivery of project management team outputs in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
* Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross‑functional team.
* Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
* Provide support on contract management services on NEC4 contracts, administering through a contract management system.
* Advise the client on procurement strategies and review tender documentation.
* Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices.
Qualifications
* Infrastructure project management experience (Water industry experience essential)
* Knowledge and understanding of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), ideally working towards NEC ECC Accreditation
* Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative team
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Relationship building skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders and to build and maintain networks of business contacts.
* Ability to work independently where appropriate and to work closely with Senior Project Managers and Associates in project delivery.
* A team player with a can‑do attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible
* Excellent IT skills and the ability to utilize current digital tools.
* Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.
* Keenness to work as part of a team and to develop and progress career development.
* Commitment to a right‑first‑time approach.
* Supporter of social and CSR activities, promoting a positive and enjoyable workplace.
* A minimum of 2 to 4 years of proven experience in a consulting environment providing a full spectrum of PM services, including chairing meetings, minuting, engaging in discussions, developing the PEP, progress reports and tender documentation, general post‑contract management and administration.
* A relevant degree such as in project management, engineering, environmental science, construction or a related subject.
* Understanding and use of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the PSC and ECC.
* A project management qualification such as the APM PMQ or PRINCE2 is desirable.
* An associate member of a related professional body, preferably chartered (APM, CIOB), is desirable.
* You may be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.
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