Project Manager

United Living Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ISS upgrades at gas Pressure Reduction Stations, AGIs, Gas Terminals and Electrical Sub Stations. You will plan, monitor safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction, and ensure the project stays within contract requirements.

responsibilities include delivering the Project Delivery Plan, leading HSQ&E, and coordinating with the Commercial team. Travel weekly and hold a full UK driving license are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Project Manager with Gas/Electricity experience and the ability to manage site works end-to-end.
• Commercial and programming awareness with NEC form contracts.
• Proven delivery of projects from conception, through design, construction and commissioning.
• Site management safety certification (SMSTS/IOSH) is required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful management of projects; attend pre-start meetings and set a strategic programme.
• Prepare and manage the Project Delivery Plan and short term programmes; adjust to meet timeframes.
• Own the project including design, safety, quality, resource, programme and commercial management.
• Manage obligations under the contract and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead HSQ&E efforts, attend safety meetings, develop safety plans and audits.
• Ensure HSQ&E reporting is accurate and compliant with policies.
• Staff projects adequately, maintain morale and two-way communication; foster team ethos.
• Support Contracts Manager on opportunities/risks; promote United Infrastructure as a centre of excellence.
• Monitor site induction processes and align commercial/operations with the client.
• Notify and obtain approvals for work outside contract scope and manage implications.

Skills

Project management

Gas/Electricity experience

NEC contract awareness

Delivery from conception to completion

HSQE leadership

Budget & cost control

Safety management

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Full UK driving licence

ISS security projects experience

Education

SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

The individual will ensure the effective management of ISS upgrades of a number of gas Pressure Reduction Stations, AGIs, Gas Terminals and Electrical Sub Stations , ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations. To manage projects to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful management of projects, attending pre-start meetings, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress to ensure projects achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for preparation and effective management of the project producing the overall Project Delivery Plan and associated detailed short term programmes and, where necessary, in conjunction with the Contracts Manager, making amendments to maintain the overall Plan. Take all necessary actions to ensure that work is carried out within the project requirements and timescales.
• Overall responsibility for the project including design, safety, quality management, resource planning, programme management and commercial management.
• Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.
• Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by attending Health & Safety Meetings, developing Health and Safety Plans, ensuring compliance with Company procedures, carrying out SHEQ and quality audits and setting a good example.
• Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.
• Ensure that projects are staffed adequately and led and managed effectively and maintain high levels of commitment and morale; ensure at all times that good two-way communication occurs. Ensuring strong team ethic.
• Actively support the Contracts Manager in the management of areas of opportunity and risk that may impact on the business plan. Lead your team by example at all times and ensure that United Infrastructure is a centre of excellence.
• Monitor that the induction process is being followed for all employees on site.
• Work closely with the Commercial team ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.
• Ensure that any work carried out outside of the scope of the contract is notified and approved by the Client and the implications of the changes

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Project Manager with Gas/Electricity experience who can organise and manage the completion of site works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective
• Commercial and Programming awareness - experience with NEC form of contract
• Experience in delivering projects from conception, detailed design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Site management safety certificate (SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely)
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience on similar works for / with National Grid, National Gas, Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, Southern Gas Networks would be advantageous.
• Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.
• Willing to travel on a weekly basis, lodging where required.
• Full UK driving license.
• Experience with ISS security projects and technologies.