Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.
We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.
About the role…
Due to recent major project awards, Avove is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager, with water experience, to join their team. You will be managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects through the design/build/commissioning phases, maintaining programme and budget.
Responsible for the health and safety compliance of the project activities being undertaken on site during the project life cycle. Managing project activities in line with the programme.
The role will involve delivery of Non-infra projects within the Water Treatment Industry with variable degrees of Civils & MEICA works involved.
You will work on projects across the UK with major water utility companies including Southwest Water, Severn Trent Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, and possibly Scottish Water. A split of both clean water and sewage treatment across both non-infra and interfacing with partnering infra projects.
What will your day look like…
* The management of client relationships and a portfolio of projects delivered on a regional basis.
* The management of a multidisciplinary project delivery team to deliver a portfolio of projects.
* Responsible for cost management of the projects and overall programme management.
* Responsible for regional cost forecast and revenue contributions to overall account P&L.
* Management of subcontractor relationships and establishment of overarching framework agreements to deliver works in the region.
About you…
Proven Principal Project Management experience on non-infra projects and knowledge of the following:
* NEC3/4 working knowledge and ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion.
* MS Project, understanding and ability to create detailed CL31 programmes based on works information and maintain/update CL32 revisions.
* The ability to accurately forecast costs across a portfolio of projects and assess project risk.
* Hydraulic understanding of water distribution; boosted systems; and pumped dosing system.
* Experience of both waste and clean water treatment would be preferential.
* EUSR – Water Hygiene.
* CSCS – Managers Card (Black/Silver or professional qualification).
* SMSTS – or recognised accepted equivalent (example: IOSH Managing Safely).
What’s in it for you…
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Family-friendly policies.
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options.
* Financial wellbeing programme.
* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
We love to give back, so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.
About us…
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of the recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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