Job Description

FJA is recruiting on behalf of a leading utilities service provider for an experienced Project Manager. Based primarily in Peterborough you will play a key role in the project delivery team. 

As our new Project Manager, you’ll manage a team and oversee the development of solutions to ensure multiple projects are completed on time, to quality, water, and safety standards whilst in line with legislation, company governance and processes. You’ll be responsible for projects throughout their lifecycles ensuring the team handles operational needs and conflicts appropriately to arrive at ‘win-win’ situations for all concerned.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Project Manager responsibilities:

• Assure CDM compliance of each scheme through the TOTEX Delivery Process and through a series of audits
• Create and maintain a high performing team culture with a range of reports from Engineers to Commercial staff to feel empowered and think creatively to resolve issues
• Translating Programme level strategy into actual outcomes so team members are utilised correctly and fully understand the role they play in achieving success
• Accountable for full project lifecycle from receipt of need through scoping, construction, project handover, formal sign off and managing any warranty issue that arise post handover
• Work closely with Commercial and Planning teams to ensure cost and resource forecasts are maintained to required levels of accuracy whilst issues are mitigated and/ or escalated to the Integrated Projects Leader for successful resolution
• Oversee the teams’ promoted solutions ensuring they are safe, commercially viable and resolve the project requirements whilst being fit for purpose
• Responsible for ensuring each project meets the required deliverables, and key project milestones such as Project Rehearsal and Fit for Assembly
• Create an open, approachable and visible team environment

 
 
Project Manager requirements:

• With recent experience in the water industry, you bring a strong understanding of Health & Safety, drinking water standards, and CDM regulations, complemented by your IOSH qualification
• Used to managing multiple projects—and ideally holding an APMP qualification—you are confident in constructively challenging a variety of stakeholders, drawing on your excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Skilled in operating within a commercial framework, you also possess knowledge of NEC Option C contracts
• Proven in leading teams within performance-driven environments, you can step back from day-to-day details to take a strategic view when required, empowering your team through trust, effective delegation, and consistent support

 
If you are looking for a fantastic Project Manager opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor, then click on the ‘apply now’ button.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
 
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
 
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