Conventional Refurbishment Project Manager

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery across design and construction stages. This diverse role allows involvement in various projects and requires experience in refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and be able to manage projects from concept to implementation effectively. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including substantial annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional development funding

Employee assistance programme

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance policy

Discounts and salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects.
• Ability to oversee projects from concept to implementation.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and NEC contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through design and construction stages.
• Collaborate with various project stakeholders.
• Ensure successful project delivery in complex environments.

Skills

Experience in delivery of refurbishment projects

Knowledge of design and construction processes

Leadership skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Risk management techniques

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to focus on ensuring successful project delivery across the design and construction stages of our Conventional Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to get involved with different projects varying in size and duration. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading projects at various stages of development - from initial design and concept phases to delivery, joining a supportive and growing team, working collaboratively with Planners, Commercial Leads, Engineers and Construction Managers etc.

Location: This role is based at Aldermaston, RG7 4PR. We are located in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. There role is suitable for hybrid working.

Salary: From £48,030 depending on experience and suitability.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off).
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.
• Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme.
• AWE Life Assurance policy.
• Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

What you will bring

• Experience in the delivery of Refurbishment and 'Rekit' projects across specialised areas (such as production, laboratory, scientific facilities) consisting of but not limited to, mechanical and electrical installations, HVAC and other building services and systems.
• Experience in managing projects from concept design through to successful implementation, requiring knowledge of design and construction processes.
• Demonstrated experience in capital construction with an understanding of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations and NEC contract management.
• Experience to manage projects through the APM and / or RIBA lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals.
• Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams.
• High energy levels to ensure successful project delivery.
• Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies.
• An understanding of the principles and practices of planning, risk and cost management at programme and project levels.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff at all levels and excellent customer/key stakeholder relationship skills.
• Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.