Project Manager

Fugro; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fugro, a leading Geo-data specialist, as a Project Manager. You'll lead project teams to ensure efficient execution while meeting technical and contractual requirements. We're looking for a candidate with a Project Management qualification who is an excellent communicator and thrives in team environments, contributing to our mission of providing invaluable Geo-data insights.

Benefits

Extensive career & training opportunities

Competitive salary with pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Option to lease an electric car

Qualifications

• Working towards or achieved a Project Management Qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Proficient in Office 365 and project management documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and ensure adherence to QHSE standards.
• Develop project documentation including execution and risk management plans.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules and client communication.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Planning

Risk Management

Education

Project Management Qualification (Prince II, PMQ, or PMP)

Tools

Office 365

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role

The successful candidate will ensure both effective and efficient execution of the agreed work in such a way that the QHSE, technical, commercial and contractual requirements are met. You will lead a project team to achieve optimal balance between cost, time, quality, benefit and risk on projects of complexity. Potentially you will be involved in the support on projects of higher complexity and will support the proposal development process.

You will be involved with the coordination and collaboration with a range of technical specialists and support functions to ensure that the correct support mechanisms and specialist knowledge are used to make and deliver an effective project delivery. You will potentially use an issue escalation route via Project Delivery Managers, Project Directors and Service line managers as required.

You will plan, organise, control, co-ordinate, lead, motivate, delegate and communicate effectively to achieve optimal balance between cost, time, quality, benefit and risk.

You will lead and coordinate project teams and drive a positive safety culture. You will create suitable project governance, communication lines and clarity on project roles and responsibilities to enable team members to deliver their full potential.

You will be involved with developing project documentation including project execution plans, risk management plans and internal performance plans in consultation with key stakeholders. You will lead the process of identifying and mitigating project risk and exploiting opportunity in close collaboration with the business development, proposal development, technical and operational staff who may be involved.

Monitor project budgets, schedules and performance and uses the intelligence to take action to mitigate risk and exploit opportunity. You will maintain a financial forecast, measures the value of work in progress and ensures cash flow is maximised.

Communicate project progress and issues effectively with clients, internal partners and sub-contractors; fostering a harmonious relationship. Plans and ensures clarity and understanding of communication routes in a project.

You will also be involved in the supports elements across the Fugro project lifecycle which may include leading and supporting on proposals to effectively plan projects and apply lessons.

Who we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate is expected to have achieved or is working towards a Project Management Qualification such as Prince II, PMQ or PMP.

Excellent communicator (i.e. verbally and written) with the ability to target communication style to various internal and external stakeholders.

Computer literate, with proficient use of Office 365 software, particularly Word, Excel and Microsoft Project.

This position will be closed for internal applicants on the 19th of July.

Job Description

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role

The successful candidate will ensure both effective and efficient execution of the agreed work in such a way that the QHSE, technical, commercial and contractual requirements are met. You will lead a project team to achieve optimal balance between cost, time, quality, benefit and risk on projects of complexity. Potentially you will be involved in the support on projects of higher complexity and will support the proposal development process.

You will be involved with the coordination and collaboration with a range of technical specialists and support functions to ensure that the correct support mechanisms and specialist knowledge are used to make and deliver an effective project delivery. You will potentially use an issue escalation route via Project Delivery Managers, Project Directors and Service line managers as required.

You will plan, organise, control, co-ordinate, lead, motivate, delegate and communicate effectively to achieve optimal balance between cost, time, quality, benefit and risk.

You will lead and coordinate project teams and drive a positive safety culture. You will create suitable project governance, communication lines and clarity on project roles and responsibilities to enable team members to deliver their full potential.

You will be involved with developing project documentation including project execution plans, risk management plans and internal performance plans in consultation with key stakeholders. You will lead the process of identifying and mitigating project risk and exploiting opportunity in close collaboration with the business development, proposal development, technical and operational staff who may be involved.

Monitor project budgets, schedules and performance and uses the intelligence to take action to mitigate risk and exploit opportunity. You will maintain a financial forecast, measures the value of work in progress and ensures cash flow is maximised.

Communicate project progress and issues effectively with clients, internal partners and sub-contractors; fostering a harmonious relationship. Plans and ensures clarity and understanding of communication routes in a project.

You will also be involved in the supports elements across the Fugro project lifecycle which may include leading and supporting on proposals to effectively plan projects and apply lessons.

Who we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate is expected to have achieved or is working towards a Project Management Qualification such as Prince II, PMQ or PMP.

Excellent communicator (i.e. verbally and written) with the ability to target communication style to various internal and external stakeholders.

Computer literate, with proficient use of Office 365 software, particularly Word, Excel and Microsoft Project.

This position will be closed for internal applicants on the 19th of July.

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.

Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme

Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies.

Option to lease an electric car.

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.