Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Scotland seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee project delivery across a complex portfolio. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with contracts, managing project budgets, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, strong project management skills, and at least five years in the construction industry. Competitive salary and opportunities for travel to project sites are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of project development and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in pre-construction and construction phases.
• Familiar with NEC suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the contract and corporate governance.
• Manage multiple projects across a diverse portfolio.
• Facilitate appointment of Design Teams & Contractors.
• Report progress of projects at regular intervals.

Skills

Project management methodology knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Budgeting skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in surveying or construction related discipline

Membership of construction related institute (e.g., RICS/CIOB)

Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Maximo

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Location: Rosyth, Scotland East and Central area

Role: Full Time, with Site Travel

An exciting opportunity to work in the Central Government and Defence business unit of Mitie as a Project Manager in Scotland South (East and Central) area of the Scotland and Northern Ireland defence contract.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the development & delivery of projects in the most cost-effective manner, demonstrating ‘value for money' across Mitie's portfolio of clients. The person will identify & procure the services of specialist designers and contractors as required.

Main Duties

• Ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with the contract (NEC3 and 4) and corporate governance arrangements.
• Management of multiple projects across a diverse property portfolio and the full project lifecycle.
• Managing the project budgets across multiple locations through liaison with the Commercial Team.
• Facilitating the appointment of Design Teams & Contractors to the projects.
• Managing the delivery of each project to the agreed level of quality, programme and budget.
• Managing both directly employed & agency resource.
• Managing third party contributions to the project.
• Managing the communications with all stakeholders (internal & external).
• Managing risks to the projects successful outcome.
• Reporting progress of projects at regular intervals.
• Providing aftercare services to the customer.
• Developing and managing positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What we are looking for

Qualifications:

• Preferably degree qualified in a surveying or construction related discipline.
• Membership of a construction related institute e.g. RICS/CIOB/RIBA/CIBSE/MIET or APM Membership preferable.
• A relevant Health & Safety qualification (preferred but not essential).

Experience:

• They will have a proven track record of project development and delivery and demonstrable experience of pre-construction and construction phases delivery of multiple projects.
• Fully conversant with all applicable legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Able to produce estimates of project programmes and cost targets, reviewed and revised as necessary throughout the project life cycle.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of the NEC suite of contracts (Desirable).
• Stakeholder and Client management, understanding stakeholders and user requirements.
• Able to determine the overall duration of projects, including the identification of activities, interdependencies, and estimated duration's.
• Competent in the use of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and Maximo (desirable).
• A minimum of five years experience of working within a construction related industry (essential).
• Management experience of delivering multiple projects simultaneously (project values ranging from £15K to £3,000,000)

Person:

• Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of project management methodology, such as PRINCE2 or APM.
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Comfortable with travelling to sites and delivering projects across the S&NI region if the demand dictates.
• Ability to write clear & precise reports (e.g. feasibility studies). Simplify complex information to a diverse range of people.
• Flexible in approach to solving issues & delivering programmes.
• Well organised with good time management skills.
• Full UK Driving licence

The successful candidate will need to undertake security BPSS prior to commencing the role and be required to achieve Security Clearance (SC level) as a prerequisite.