Project Manager

Waterman Aspen; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Lichfield is seeking a Project Manager to join their West Midlands Operations team. In this role, you will lead projects for Local Authorities, managing resources and ensuring successful delivery. The position offers an industry-leading benefits package, including health insurance and professional development support. Ideal candidates will have a background in highways or drainage design and experience in stakeholder management.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Permanent health insurance

Paid community volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams through project delivery.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements including CDM.
• Background in local highways or drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Lead schemes for Local Authorities from Outline to delivery.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Manage resources throughout project stages.

Skills

Technical progression

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Local Authorities' governance

Job description

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Project Manager will see you as a key member of the West Midlands Operations team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• Managing teams and resources through each stage of project delivery.
• Ability to lead schemes for Local Authorities, from Outline and Full Business Case stage to delivery and handover.
• Clear understanding of Local Authorities’ governance processes.
• Background in either local highways and public realm, drainage and pavement design or structural design.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.
• Experience of public procurement processes and contract administration.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements including CDM.
• Knowledge of DMRB and TSRGD.
• Knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community