Overview
As Senior Project Manager you will be leading and managing your own complex project or portfolio of projects on major water and environmental infrastructure schemes. This opportunity will enable you to shape the direction of our growing project management team in the South of England and be part of an organisation delivering nationally significant programmes of work for the benefit of communities across the UK. You will drive innovation of our service delivery and become a trusted member of our clients’ teams – often working in an integrated, collaborative environment with other experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry.
What You Will Contribute To The Team
* Leads teams of professionals delivering major projects or portfolios of smaller projects.
* Responsible for managing senior level customer relationships.
* Monitors the performance of contractors and progress of projects to time, cost and stated quality and environmental standards.
* Effective management of health, safety and wellbeing of all those engaged on the project.
* Supports project development in the early stages of the project lifecycle with other technical and commercial disciplines.
* Accountable for the management of projects during the implementation and handover phases including managing contract requirements relating to design solutions, construction and commissioning.
* Be accountable for the expenditure, and the out turn cost for the project including authorisation through specified governance and change control processes.
* Ensure effective communication and interfaces with the supply chain and procurement functions.
* Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and agree project objectives and priorities. Maintain stakeholder involvement in key decisions.
* Manage project risk effectively with mitigation measures to reduce risk.
* Be responsible for the project programme, working with multidisciplinary delivery teams to update the programme as required.
Required For Position Of Senior Project Manager
* A degree or similar qualification in engineering or project management subject.
* A relevant professional qualification with the APM, PMI or RICS.
* Membership of the APM.
* Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a relevant chartered body e.g. APM (ChPP), CIWEM, ICE, CIOB, RICS.
* Proven track record of delivery of projects in the construction industry in regulatory environments.
* Experience within the water or environment sectors.
* Strong financial awareness, commercial acumen and analytical skills.
* Good leadership and people management skills and an ability to build and develop high performing teams.
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability to respond rapidly to unexpected events, and an ability to develop creative solutions to problems.
* Delivery of key targets and objectives within the limits of available resources.
* Proven track record of managing NEC contracts or similar contract arrangements.
* Cost, schedule, H&S, change and risk management skills.
Preferred But Not Essential
* Experience of working in client organisation in a lead delivery role.
* NEC Project Manager Accreditation (3 or 4).
* Knowledge and experience of developing business cases including the five case model.
* Experience of working on flood risk management projects.
About The Business Unit
Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through disciplines including programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.
Environment & water: Our multidisciplinary experts help water, wastewater, and government organisations find sustainable, cost-effective solutions to climate change, net-zero, water scarcity and environmental protection. We work with around half of the UK’s regulated water and wastewater companies, covering the project lifecycle from pre-contract cost estimating to post-contract quantity surveying and commercial assurance. For project and programme management, we deliver capital projects from several hundred thousand pounds to major programmes worth over £0.5bn.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss how we can support you.
Agile Working
Flexible working options can be discussed to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy for menopause support for all UK colleagues.
* Wellbeing program including family benefits and flexible benefit options to tailor health coverage.
Financial Wellbeing
* Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to 6x).
* Income protection with return-to-work support.
* Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and payroll saving.
* Bonuses and sharing in business success where applicable.
Lifestyle
* Holiday entitlement from 33-35 days, with potential to buy/sell leave.
* Holiday entitlement increases after long service.
* Employee saving schemes and retail discounts.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* Enhanced family leave policies including maternity and adoption leave, shared parental leave, and additional carers’ leave.
Learning and Development
* Professional subscription and opportunities for mentoring, training and self-development.
Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
* Join employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion, and contribute to community outcomes.
Location(s): Reading, Cambridge, London, Brighton, Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent • Work Pattern: Full Time
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