Job summary

Matchtech are excited to be working alongisde a major Highways & Civils contractor in Ipswich, and as result we have a live requirement for an experienced Mobilisation Programme Manager.

Key skills required for this role

Mobilisation

Important

Mobilisation Programme Manager - Ipswich

Job description

Our client have recently been awarded a 10-year contract to provide a broad range of highway services to Suffolk County Council covering design, construction and maintenance. As a result, they are looking to recruit a Planner / Programmer to support mobilisation activities.
Reporting to the Programming and Performance Manager, you will be working as part of a small team developing and overseeing the programming of a wide range of highway improvement projects as well as monitoring progress on mobilisation activities.

As the Planner / Programmer your duties and responsibilities will be:

• To work with clients, Mobilisation Manager, project managers, project leads and key partners to develop a robust and deliverable Annual Plan and Mobilisation Programme
• To support the development of a service-wide integrated design and construction programme
• To monitor progress against key programme commitments
• To engage effectively with colleagues to record change and update these accordingly on the integrated programme
• To provide data to others to facilitate resource, risk and performance management
• To support the upskilling of colleagues and development of a 'programme led' culture

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Experience of developing and maintaining programmes including use of specialist software such as Microsoft Project, Asta Power Project or Primavera.
• Proven organisational skills including planning and programming
• Ability to engage liaise and communicate effectively across a diverse range of project stakeholders
• Proven ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Experience in the development and delivery of highway-based projects (DESIRABLE)
• Driving Licence

This role is inside of IR35.