Role: Project Manager
Location: Greenwich or Crossness WWTW
Duration: 12 Months+ / Ongoing
Rate: Up to £450 per day - Outside IR35
 
My client, a leading contractor on multiple UK water authorities frameworks across the UK is seeking to bolster their project team in Greenwich and Crossness for their Thames Water framework.
 
They are seeking an experienced PM who ideally MUST have a background in the UK water sector, on ideally refurb projects in non-infrastructure. Candidates Ideally have experience working on schemes between £50k - £6m, covering MEICA, Process and civil.
 
The project is an exciting scheme with a lot of potential obstacles and a tough delivery team in need to ensure the scope of works is carried out in the most efficient way possible.
 
The position offers hybrid/flexible working and is a great opportunity to support a great business through their next stage of aMP7 growth.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILIES
HEALTH AND SAFETY
·Ensure a safe workplace environment mitigating risk to health - safe people, safe place.
·Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to.
·Complete all mandatory training related to Health & Safety
 
ROLE SPECIFIC
 
·Lead site teams and sub-contractors to maintain the highest possible standard of safety performance at all times and ensure safety is the number one priority of all members of the team.
·Implement management and monitoring procedures to cover all aspects of design, procurement, manufacture and installation of components on and off site.
·Responsible for SHEQ and CDM compliance, working alongside  Health & Safety Team.
·Responsible for Commercial and Programme Management of Schemes.
·Chair and minute internal and external meetings including but not limited to - site progress, safety, team, design and sub-contract meetings, dependant on size of scheme.
·Support commercial team with selection and procurement of sub-contract packages.
·Identify and manage third party involvement.
·Produce all necessary reports for internal and external functions.
·Motivate and support the site team and sub-contractors to deliver all targets and objectives.
·Provides development opportunities through delegation and enthusiastically supports training and development activities.
·Resolve and close out all complex issues quickly and effectively.
·Work with Framework Manager and other team members to develop and secure new work streams.
·Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
·Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
·Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.
 
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
·Possess relevant CSCS card.
·Relevant industry qualification preferred, e.g, ONC, HNC, Degree.
·Technical knowledge of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Water & Waste Water Operations.
·Possess strong Planning Awareness and Abilities
·Industry experience in a similar role.
·First Aid at work.
·Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages.
·Communicates with colleagues and clients in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally.  Alters style and method to suit audience.  
 
BEHAVIOURS
·Role model the values of the Group - Trust & Integrity, Quality, Talent, Respect and Reliability - in all activities and interactions with employees, clients and stakeholders
·Be approachable, trustworthy and maintain confidentiality at all times - personally credible
·Present a positive image including personal appearance, punctuality and reliability etc.
·Understand and play to own strengths with confidence
·Self-motivation - taking personal responsibility for making things happen - driven to deliver
·Ability to accept feedback and a willingness to learn/develop own skills, knowledge and behaviours
·Display assertiveness and persistence by reacting positively to set-backs
·Ability to manage conflict and maintain team-working
·Works effectively and inclusively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, customers, teams and individuals both within and outside of the organisation
·Focusing on results for the business including strategic awareness
·Effective thinking and decision-making/problem-solving
·Presenting information and arguments convincingly and persuasively
·Taking a personal pride in achievements and giving recognition to others for their part