Project Manager

An established consultancy that works in the water, civil engineering, utilities and marine sectors has an opportunity for a Project Manager to join their team in Kent.

Current live projects range in value from £5M-£50M; the consultancy provides expertise across asset development, adaptation and maintenance on behalf of their client.

The Project Manager will join a business with strong, long-term client relationships and enviable order books of work over the next five years.

The Project Manager has the opportunity to join a team at the start of a five-year framework delivering a programme of work within the water sector, delivering circa 80 km of water mains renewals across Kent. This is a fantastic time to join a relatively small but growing team and help shape, develop & implement the strategic direction of the team.

This is a hybrid working role.

The Role

1. Working alongside the client’s Project Manager, and working as part of a team responsibilities will include:
2. Taking the project details from both the client’s Assets & Leakage departments
3. Working with the framework contractor under an ECI arrangement
4. Arrange the programme in such a way that the client can deliver a cost-efficient solution
5. Co-ordinating other consultants and third parties, including the client’s operations, & public relations, engineering designers, framework contractors, highways, environmental and land agents in order to define and deliver the program
6. Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on track.
7. Manage risks and resolve issues promptly to avoid delays.
8. Report regularly to senior management on project status and milestones.
9. Foster a collaborative and positive working environment
10. Mentor and provide leadership to junior members of the team.

Experience Required

1. Suitable Project Manager applicants will be educated to HND/ BEng and will be able to demonstrate a stable career history working with either a consultancy or a recognised civil engineering contractor.
2. Project Managers will be able to demonstrate:
3. Experience in preparing and monitoring programmes of works and the successful delivery of complex packages of work
4. Working to tight deadlines whilst providing regular programme update reports
5. Management of a range of stakeholders to achieve the highest standards of work within budget
6. Knowledge of NEC contracts

This role is available immediately.

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