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Project Manager

Ref no. BHN539953
Location Reading, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Closed

Job summary

My Client is recruiting for a Project Manager in the Water Sector.

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Project Manager in the Water Sector.

Location - Reading, some travel to sites and Flexible working

The Project Manager will demonstrate good commercial aptitude in playing a pivotal role in delivering specialist projects (mainly within the UK Water Industry) with individual values ranging from c£1K to c£500K, and must have a committed and flexible 'can do' attitude to undertaking a multi-functional project management role to successfully deliver a variety of Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls / SCADA / Telemetry (with some minor mechanical / civils) related schemes.

He/she will be responsible for the complete project and programme management of multiple MEICA projects across the Company client portfolio, working with other members of the Project Management group as well as senior staff from the Operational and Business Development teams to assist in the commercial aspects of each project, supported with appropriate resources to conclude the works via the various multi-disciplined departments within the company which may or may not include sub-contracted labour as required.

This role will require the ability to effectively liaise with internal staff (both senior and junior) and external clients / contractors in a polite, professional and courteous manner.

Operating within a small project management team there will also be a requirement to travel for site surveys, site visits, meetings, etc and there may be a need for this role to work from remote site office locations or client offices depending on the scope of the project.

Accountabilities

Typical (non-exhaustive) duties may include: -

  • Initial project feasibility, survey, project scoping, estimation, design
  • Assisting other Project Management or departmental staff as required
  • Managing all project-related correspondence, schedules, plans, deliverables and documentation
  • Planning and purchasing materials / sub-contractors as required
  • Planning resource availability, and skills requirements liaising with internal staff to secure multi-disciplined internal labour
  • Regular liaison with client representatives
  • Adjusting projects priorities and milestones based upon the customer's changing needs
  • Providing regular feedback on operational issues / concerns to stakeholders and senior managers
  • Monitoring project budgets and assisting with data for commercial invoicing
  • Ensuring that all Health & Safety processes and procedures are followed
  • Planning and scheduling resources to meet project goals

The Project Manager will also have the following responsibilities: -

  • Ensure the safety of all company employees, it's clients and the general public
  • Ensure that all Company Policies & Procedures are adhered to
  • Uphold the Company's brand name & reputation and ensure it is not damaged
  • Follow the procedures as laid out within the Integrated Management Systems of the company
  • Maintain company confidentiality as required

Required Skills

  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Engineering qualification preferably in Electrical Engineering
  • Water Sector Experience
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good budget management
  • Ability to negotiate commercially
  • Ability to work well with other teams within the company
  • Ability to show good leadership

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