Project Manager

Tetra Tech; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in London seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee the DfE’s Technical Advisor Services programme. The role involves managing a team, ensuring project forecasts and records are maintained, and overseeing contract administration. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of JCT contracts. Flexible work arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance options

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience managing JCT contracts is essential.
• Must have a UK driving license.
• Qualified professional with at least 5 years post qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team for feasibility study and concept design.
• Manage Contractor from PCSA through to Defects.
• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Prepare a project closeout report.
• Ensure all handover criteria is met.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Team coordination

Contract administration

Communication

Microsoft Software

Education

5+ years post professional qualification

Member of APM (MAPM)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• RIBA Plan of Work stages:
• RIBA Stage 1 Pre-Feasibility
• 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
• 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.
• 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

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.

Requirements

• Equal emphasis on EEO and inclusive hiring practices.