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This fast growing and well-respected Consultancy provides a wide range of Asset Management, Engineering and Commercial services to clients across the water, energy and environment sectors, delivering value from asset creation through to operation. The business is established on a solid foundation of diversity – diversity of skills, cultures, personalities, perspectives and experiences. It is this diversity that unifies the team and enables it to offer holistic and innovative solutions to its’ clients most pressing needs.
About the Role
The requirement is for a skilled Project Manager to lead and deliver projects efficiently, ensuring alignment with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. This role involves managing project risks, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring quality assurance and compliance, and overseeing business reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and proven project management experience.
Responsibilities
* Project Delivery & Coordination
* Lead the successful delivery of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to scope, time, quality, and cost parameters.
* Coordinate and manage technical resources to fulfil project objectives and deliver high-quality results.
* Actively manage project risks and issues, establishing mitigation strategies and escalating as needed.
* Oversee contract management from signature through to final invoicing, working closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with frameworks and account processes.
* Develop and manage budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters; identify and report any cost variances promptly.
* Stakeholder Management & Communication
* Facilitate clear, consistent communication with clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure alignment on project requirements and expectations.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring requirements are accurately documented and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
* Resource Planning & Allocation
* Plan, allocate, and monitor project resources (human, financial, and material) to ensure optimal utilisation and project success.
* Address any resource constraints or conflicts, maintaining a proactive approach to resource management.
* Project Performance & Reporting
* Establish and track project performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular, comprehensive status reports to clients and management.
* Produce monthly highlight reports for assigned projects, identifying achievements, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
* Business Development & Client Engagement
* Enhance the organisation's visibility with key clients, generating business development opportunities in collaboration with service leads.
* Identify and foster potential leads to support organisational growth.
* Mentor and guide Assistant Project Managers and junior staff, supporting their development and contributing to a collaborative project management community within the organisation.
* Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and the sharing of best practices.
* Process Improvement & Innovation
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and management efficiencies.
* Engage in continuous professional development and support the organisational community of practice in project management.
* Sustainability & Digital Integration
* Integrate sustainable practices into project delivery and resource management, contributing to the organisation’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
* Utilise digital tools and platforms for streamlined project management, including data analytics for enhanced decision-making and project insights.
About the Candidate
As a suitable candidate you will ideally already be able to demonstrate:
* Contractual experience with NEC contracts (PSC and/or ECC).
* Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and clients simultaneously.
* Solid understanding of financial management and budget control in project contexts.
* PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
* Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
* Leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
Your career history should include:
* Proven experience in a project manager role within an engineering consultancy business.
* Proven experience of hydraulic modelling projects.
* Water sector experience.
* Strong understanding of market dynamics and pricing strategies.
* Experience working with financial modelling and pricing tools.
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