Job summary

Project Manager

Glasgow location - Hybrid working - 3 days a week in office

Initial 6 month contract

Inside IR35 - £200-£250 a day

MS Project experience essential

Key skills required for this role

Project Manager

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Project Manager

Job description

Location: Glasgow, UK (Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days remote) Start Date: April/May Duration: Initial 6-month contract (with strong likelihood of extension to 12 months)
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager (PM) to support a key client in Glasgow. This secondment opportunity involves overseeing critical site enhancement projects to align with Network and Information Security specifications. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of project activities, maintaining rigorous documentation, and driving stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Manage and coordinate enhancements across 27 sites to meet Network and Information Security standards.
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  Review existing reports for each site to identify and define clear project scopes.
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  Prepare Formal Scope Documents for business sign-off, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
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  Provide clear and actionable instructions for design teams to advance concept designs and high-level cost estimates.
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  Schedule, chair, and document project meetings, ensuring effective communication and progress tracking.
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  Maintain and regularly update the project action tracker to ensure tasks are completed on time and to standard.
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  Oversee and manage the risk register, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
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  Lead and coordinate mini-tender processes on a site-by-site basis, ensuring efficient procurement and vendor management.

Key Requirements:

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  Proven experience in project management within infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments.
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  Strong knowledge of Network and Information Security standards and site enhancement methodologies.
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  Exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage multi-site projects effectively.
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  Ability to create, present, and secure approval for project scopes and technical documents.
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  Experience managing project trackers, risk registers, and leading project meetings.
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  Competence in managing procurement activities, including mini-tenders.
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  Availability to work full-time (5 days per week) with 3 days on-site in Glasgow and 2 remote working days.