Project Manager

Kier Group plc.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Collaborative Delivery Framework team in South West England.

The role focuses on managing flood and coastal risk management projects, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, programming and client liaison. You will work in a collaborative environment, coordinating with clients, stakeholders, consultants and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time delivery while optimising costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in an engineering related discipline.
• Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2/APM) preferred.
• Experience delivering flood and coastal risk management or similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from inception to completion within budget and schedule.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to client standards.
• Monitor and communicate project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects.
• Act as the key point of contact and manage relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants and service providers.
• Coordinate operatives, subcontractors and suppliers to minimise costs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Contractual awareness

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

HNC/HND in an engineering related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Collaborative Delivery Framework team based in South West England., Location: South West EnglandHours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Join our Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF) with the Environment Agency in the South West of England, where we deliver flood and coastal risk management projects. This is an exciting opportunity to manage meaningful projects that protect communities whilst working in a supportive environment where your wellbeing and career development are priorities.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the Collaborative Delivery Framework team, supporting them in delivering flood and coastal risk management projects. Your day to day will include:

• Managing project delivery to high standards through effective budgeting and programming from inception to completion
• Ensuring projects are safely delivered on time, to budget and to the standard required by the client
• Monitoring and communicating project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects
• Acting as the key point of contact and managing relationships with clients, stakeholders, consultants and service providers
• Overseeing the coordination of operatives, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficiency and minimise costs

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Manager is great for you if:

• You hold a Full driving licence

You have a minimum of HNC/HND in an engineering related discipline

• You hold a Project Management qualification
• You have demonstrable project management experience with strong commercial and contractual awareness
• You have the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, customers and suppliers whilst leading a team effectively