Project Manager

Tetra Tech, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the DfE's Technical Advisor Services programme. You will lead a multidisciplinary team through various RIBA stages, manage contractor relationships, and maintain accurate project forecasts. Ideal candidates will have robust construction experience, especially in education capital projects, and be on the track for APM chartered status. Flexible working is offered to encourage a strong work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Encouragement of applications from diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing multifaceted projects in construction.
• AShould have a strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work stages.
• Aiming for chartered status with APM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop feasibility and concept design.
• Manage the Contractor from PCSA through to Defects.
• Maintain accurate forecasts for project betterment and risk assessment.

Skills

Education capital construction experience

Experience managing JCT contracts

Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software

UK driving license

Education

Qualified professional with at least 5 years post-qualification

Job description

Overview

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Project Manager role for the DfE's Technical Advisor Services programme providing a point of liaison between the End Users/ Schools, the delivery team and the wider DfE team. The Project Manager will be required to keep the DfE's forecasts up to date for cost, programme and risk as well as records of received and generated information.

Project Managers will be responsible for managing a Technical Advisor who will manage the feasibility, procurement and construction on behalf of the DfE, as well as provision of temporary accommodation if needed. The role is to ensure the Technical Advisor follows DfE process and provide additional oversight of Construction. The Technical Advisor will be led by a Principal or Executive level consultant so the Project Manager will have sufficient experience in order to manage them.

Generally duties will include:

• Leading a multidisciplinary team to develop feasibility study & concept design.
• Procurement
• Management of Contractor from PCSA through to Defects
• Report progress on to DfE
• Maintain accurate forecasts for project budget, risk, programme and scope changes.
• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Arrange Touchpoint meetings with DfE SMEs for project assurance
• Support the DfE Project Manager through project gateways reviews.
• Facilitate lessons learned workshops.

Specific duties follow the RIBA Plan of Work stages:

RIBA Stage 1 Pre-Feasibility

• Project mobilisation
• Arrange Site Surveys

RIBA Stage 2

• GAP analysis of DfE Outline Brief DfE project information.
• Prepare Risk Register and manage risks.
• Lead the production of Feasibility Study
• Capture School specific needs for the Project Brief
• Prepare Control Option concept design for Tender
• Present Feasibility Study and Control Option

RIBA Stage 3 & 4

• Manage the procurement of a Contractor through the DfE's CF25 framework.
• Manage the Contractor as they develop the concept design through to Contractor Proposals
• Ensure all contract documentation, notifications and certificates are saved to DfE's
• Manage the Contractor as they develop the concept design through to Contractor's Proposals

RIBA Stage 5 & 6

• Manage the Contractor through Construction & Defects.
• Contract Administration
• Ensure all handover criteria is met and handover documentation is presented
• Prepare a Post Occupancy Evaluation
• Prepare a project closeout report.

• Education capital construction experience
• Experience managing JCT contracts
• Qualified professional with at least 5 Year post professional qualification (preferred)
• Be a member of APM (MAPM) with an aspiration to chartered status in the future.
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software, including Excel and Word.
• UK driving license.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance.