Overview
As a Senior Project Manager you will be leading and managing your own complex project or portfolio of projects on major water infrastructure schemes. This opportunity will enable you to shape the direction of our growing project management team in the Northwest 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. You will contribute to the team through;
Responsibilities
* Manage project risk and opportunities effectively - take responsibility for the identification, allocation and management of the project risk and opportunities, taking effective mitigation measures to reduce risk.
* Be accountable for the commercial objectives specific to the project - ensure necessary reporting & information is delivered on time, to the required standard.
* Deliver complex technical projects within a highly regulated industry
* Maintain excellent communications with the client and wider programme team.
* Be responsible for the project programme. Work with multidisciplinary delivery teams to update the programme as required.
* Ensure the effective and efficient close out of all projects
* Controlling the internal and external commercial aspects of projects across a range of contractual arrangements
* Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and promote fair employment practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. Foster an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
* Accessibility: We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us to discuss how we can support you.
* Agile working and flexible working: We are happy to discuss how we can support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
* Benefits and working arrangements as listed below and applicable to this role.
Qualifications and Skills
* A degree in engineering or project management subject.
* A relevant professional qualification with the APM or Prince 2.
* Full Membership, or working towards full membership of a relevant chartered body; MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE etc. Ideally chartered or working towards chartership (ChPP).
* Substantial project management experience across a range of high risk / high complexity / high value projects and programmes with a strong focus on internal and external stakeholder management and complex risk management
* Be accountable for the expenditure and the out-turn cost for the project including authorisation through specified governance and change control processes.
* Proven track record of managing projects within the Water and Environment Sector
* Proven track record of managing NEC contracts or similar contract arrangements
* Good leadership and people management skills with an ability to build and develop high performing teams
* Essential soft skills include self-motivation, initiative, leadership adaptability and flexibility, effective listening, collaboration, influence and persuasion, insightfulness
* Good knowledge and practical application of project / programme management methods, software and toolsets
* Experience of working in client organisation in a lead delivery role (preferred but not required)
* Experience of CDM regulations (preferred but not required)
Company and Diversity Statement
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Company Overview
Mott MacDonald
We\'re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients\' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person\'s differences and striving to meet their needs.
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