Project Manager

Mott MacDonald; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater construction projects. This role is critical in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will engage with key stakeholders and manage a multidisciplinary team, focusing on sustainability and safety throughout the project lifecycle. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the environment and enjoy leading complex projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while advancing your career in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management across various disciplines and contracts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project delivery scope ensuring quality and safety.
• Coordinate contract requirements and manage project risks effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification (preferably APM)

Membership of a Chartered Body (MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS)

Job description

Discipline: Project programme and commercial management

Job Ref: 6614

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the entire scope required for successful delivery of projects including: appraisal, planning, detailed design, construction and delivery phases. You’ll deliver these by complying with internal Governance and processes specifically; Project Management, Health & Safety, Commercial, Risk & Value, Budget. You’ll matrix manage a delivery team and engage with all key stakeholders.

Working within the Environment and Water Portfolio (ENW), with clients such as Thames Water and Southern Water, you will be responsible for the delivery of both above ground and below ground water and wastewater construction projects. Roles typically being secondment to the client, but not always.

Role summary
Responsible for delivery of projects (client side) ensuring:

• Delivery on time within cost and to stated quality standards
• Ensure the embedding of sustainability principles
• Effective management of health, safety and wellbeing of all those engaged on the project
• Deliver within specified internal and client governance tolerances
• Ensure the relevant safety management system has been employed
• Coordinate and manage contract requirements (NEC or Icheme) relating to design solutions, construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with the Technical lead as per the delivery strategy to ensure excellence in Health and Safety in design.
• Responsible for capturing cost efficiencies during pre-construction phases without compromising the scope of the project
• Responsible for taking the project to the Investment Committee and guarantee the allocation of capital allowing the progress of the project throughout the lifecycle
• Be accountable for the expenditure, and overall out turn cost for the project including authorisation through specified governance.
• Ensure effective communication and interfaces with the supply chain and procurement functions.
• Be responsible for ensuring the change control process is followed including managing and recording all change to time, cost and quality.
• Active stakeholder management to clarify requirements and agree project objectives and priorities. Maintain stakeholder involvement in key decisions.
• Manage project risk and opportunities effectively - take responsibility for the identification, allocation and management of the project risk and opportunities, taking effective mitigation measures to reduce risk.
• Be accountable for the commercial objectives specific to the project - ensure necessary reporting & information is delivered on time, to the required standard.
• Maintain excellent communications with the client and wider programme team.
• Be responsible for the project programme. Work with multidisciplinary delivery teams to update the programme as required.
• Ensure the effective and efficient close out of all projects

Required for the position of Project Manager

• A relevant professional qualification preferably APM
• Full Membership, or working towards full membership of a relevant chartered body; MAPM, MCIWEM, MICE, MCIOB, MRICS etc.
• Project management experience across a range of disciplines, contract/procurement
• Experience of managing projects within the Water and Environment Sector
• Experience of practical application of contracts terms
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Able to foster and promote collaborative working relationships
• Experience of working ‘client side’ for utilities companies is advantageous

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.