Project Manager

United Living Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee regional gas terminal projects in the Norwich area, ensuring delivery on safety, time, cost, quality and client satisfaction.

You will lead on site, develop delivery plans, manage risk and commercial aspects with NEC contracts, and travel weekly as required. A strong HSQE focus and driving license are essential, with experience in large fabrication and heavy civil works preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Project Manager with Gas experience and ability to manage site works from delivery, HSQE and commercial perspectives.
• Commercial and programming awareness; experience with NEC form of contract.
• Site management safety certificate (SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely).
• Proven track record delivering projects from start to finish.
• Willing to travel weekly with lodging where required; full UK driving licence.
• Experience in large mechanical fabrication and heavy civil works is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful management of projects, attending pre-start meetings and devising a strategic programme of works.
• Prepare and manage the Project Delivery Plan and short-term programmes; adjust with Contracts Manager as needed.
• Own responsibility for design, safety, quality, resource planning, programme and commercial management.
• Manage contractual obligations and rights under the contract terms.
• Lead HSQ&E efforts, attend safety meetings, develop safety plans and audit compliance.
• Ensure adequate staffing, strong two-way communication and high team morale; support opportunity/risk management.
• Coordinate with Commercial team to align commercial and operations; notify client of out-of-scope work.

Skills

Project management

Gas industry experience

Leadership

HSQE safety

NEC contracts

SMSTS IOSH

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The individual will ensure the effective management of a projects on a key regional Gas Terminal, including supporting on regional gas Pressure Reduction Stations & AGIs in the Norwich area, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations. To manage projects to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

The individual will ensure the effective management of a projects on a key regional Gas Terminal, including supporting on regional gas Pressure Reduction Stations & AGIs in the Norwich area, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations. To manage projects to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful management of projects, attending pre-start meetings, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract and continually monitoring progress to ensure projects achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for preparation and effective management of the project producing the overall Project Delivery Plan and associated detailed short term programmes and, where necessary, in conjunction with the Contracts Manager, making amendments to maintain the overall Plan. Take all necessary actions to ensure that work is carried out within the project requirements and timescales.
• Overall responsibility for the project including design, safety, quality management, resource planning, programme management and commercial management.
• Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.
• Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by attending Health & Safety Meetings, developing Health and Safety Plans, ensuring compliance with Company procedures, carrying out SHEQ and quality audits and setting a good example.
• Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.
• Ensure that projects are staffed adequately and led and managed effectively and maintain high levels of commitment and morale; ensure at all times that good two-way communication occurs. Ensuring strong team ethic.
• Actively support the Contracts Manager in the management of areas of opportunity and risk that may impact on the business plan. Lead your team by example at all times and ensure that United Infrastructure is a centre of excellence.
• Monitor that the induction process is being followed for all employees on site.
• Work closely with the Commercial team ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.
• Ensure that any work carried out outside of the scope of the contract is notified and approved by the Client and the implications of the changes

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Project Manager with Gas experience who can organise and manage the completion of site works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective
• Commercial and Programming awareness - experience with NEC form of contract
• Site management safety certificate (SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely)
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience on similar works for / with National Grid, Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, Scotia Gas Networks would be advantageous.
• Experience managing high value projects or portfolios.
• Willing to travel on a weekly basis, lodging where required.
• Full UK driving license
• Ideally, experience in large mechanical fabrication & installations including associated heavy civil works