Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager for the DfE's Technical Advisor Services programme to ensure accurate project forecasts and to manage a Technical Advisor for feasibility and construction. The role requires strong experience in managing construction projects and JCT contracts, along with good knowledge of Microsoft software. The company promotes flexible working and equal opportunities for all candidates.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in education capital construction.
• Qualified professional preferred with a professional qualification.
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software, including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop feasibility study & concept design.
• Manage Contractor from PCSA through to Defects.
• Maintain accurate forecasts for project budget, risk, programme and scope changes.

Skills

Education capital construction experience

Experience managing JCT contracts

Contract Administration

Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software

Education

Professional qualification with at least 5 years of experience

Member of APM (MAPM)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.