Roles & Responsibilities – Electrical Project Manager
About Us
Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £88m. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business,' expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of
Safety, Quality, Integrity and People
, remain the same.
Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.
About the role
This position will be working as an Electrical Project Manager within our Critical Services Departments working on a Data Centre project within Hemel Hempstead, you will be responsible for supporting the Account Manager of one of our world-renowned Data Centre clients, carrying out Critical fit out works within the campus.
Type of contract:
Permanent
Department:
Critical Services
Hours:
7am – 4pm
Location:
Site Based – Hemel Hempstead
Salary:
Negotiable
Generally, the above hours will be flexible in line with the needs of the business. We operate a fair working policy but if any extended overtime is worked by agreement of you line manager, then overtime payment will be applicable
Key Roles & Responsibilities
* Direct timely, quality and cost efficient set up for all assigned projects, ensuring that meeting and reporting documentation and schedules are implemented from the outset and are in accordance with company Best Practice.
* Ensure set-up is linked to close-out in terms of establishing quality processes, problem resolution and snagging with focus on alignment of cost, scope and timescale from project start-up.
* Manage and take an active part in the monthly department project reporting process ensuring the line manager has reliable and accurate information on which to base their upstream reports. Through the monthly reporting process and other feedback, identify and address potential problem areas, ensuring that client reporting is accurate and appropriate.
* Proactively implement, manage, and monitor programmes, change process and financial reporting for assigned projects to ensure commercial and relationship risk avoidance and management.
* Ensure all method statements and risk assessments are robust, up to date, understood and implemented by the project team.
* Co-ordinate the works of the site team including sub-contractors/trades and external supply chain.
* Preparation of weekly site condition & safety reports and acting swiftly on any areas identified requiring attention.
* Be aware of and ensure contract terms are understood and adhered to.
* Ensure that all site records are kept up to date in line with company and legislative requirements.
* Develop and maintain close relationships with all appropriate internal and external stakeholders, including customers, sub-contractors, and supply chain.
* Identify and act on opportunities to reduce Cost and or add value to the project.
* Identify and escalate any potential issues.
* Ensure the high site standards set out at the start of the project are maintained throughout the lifecycle.
* Ensure all persons working on site have the correct competence and training for the role they are carrying out
* Chair and minute meetings with Client's, Internal Department's and Sub-Contractors.
* Where required, participate and contribute to meetings that are being chaired by others.
Skills
* In-depth knowledge and expertise with Electrical Infrastructure and Data Centre Fit out packages.
* Proven track record or working for customer facing contractors.
* Comprehensive awareness of health & safety, CDM and environmental legislation and good practice.
* Good knowledge of IT systems (Planning software, SharePoint, MS Office)
* Key communication skills necessary to maintain and develop relationships.
* Key skills in project planning and time management and effective communication to manage site-based project personnel.
* Experienced in running effective and productive meetings with a subcontractor.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
Benefits
* Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
* Private Healthcare.
* Private Dental Insurance.
* Life Insurance.
* Pension Scheme.
* Length of Service reward scheme.
* Tradepoint discount scheme.
* Private Financial Advice.