Project Manager - Aviation

SRC Infrastructure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexi-time

Professional membership fees

Gym membership

Free breakfast (Canary Wharf)

Free drinks after work (Canary Wharf)

Job summary

SRC Infrastructure in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee fixed-price projects under NEC Type A and E contracts. You will manage delivery, commercial aspects, and stakeholder communications, while mentoring junior staff and representing SRC at client meetings.

The role requires meticulous planning, risk management, and strong negotiation skills, with travel between SRC offices and client sites. A degree in a related field and extensive PM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in project management and/or construction/engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience with fixed-price contracts (NEC Type A).
• Proven track record in engineering or PM consultancy within transportation or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to agreed quality, time and budget tolerances with effective risk management.
• Lead and mentor Assistant Project Managers and collaborate with client stakeholders.
• Plan resources, manage contract administration, and report progress and finances.
• Develop repeat business opportunities and support bids.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure compliant reporting.

Skills

Project management

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Commercial management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in project management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Asite

MS Office

Job description

SRC Infrastructure has been providing project management and engineering-based advisory, consultancy and managed services solutions to UK infrastructure clients for over 20 years. We are a small to medium sized company that has built a strong reputation delivering multi-disciplinary projects and programmes for private and public sector clients. We carry out multi-disciplinary design packages and support clients with turnkey domain expertise in their teams.

We have exciting opportunities for talented Project Managers to join our collaborative and dynamic team and contribute to achieve year on year growth.

Job type:

• Full time – permanent.

Renumeration and Benefits:

• Basic Salary – Competitive.
• Annual Bonus - Lucrative bonus depending on company performance.
• Benefits - Pension Scheme, Flexi-time working arrangements, Professional Membership Fees, Annual Gym Membership, Free Breakfast (Canary Wharf Office), Free after work drinks at our Canary Wharf office bar.

Location:

London – flexible to travel between SRC Office (Canary Wharf) and various client offices.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to oversee multiple fixed-price projects under NEC Type A & E contracts. You will be responsible for running your projects, including commercial aspects, and proactively anticipate and address any issues that may arise. You will be expected to take responsibility on project delivery, provide guidance and mentor Assistant Project Managers to develop them in building up core project management skillsets. You will be representing SRC at client facing meetings with confidence and credibility. This position requires meticulous planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and contract administration.

• Delivering your projects or programme to agreed quality, time and budget tolerances through requisite project documentation, regular reviews with the project team and effective management of risks and dependencies.
• Effective communication and ability to manage teams at all levels across and outside the organisation.
• Agreeing resource allocation for your projects or programme to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide high quality projects and programme management services.
• Manage all phases of projects (from beginning to close out) independently.
• Manage consultant team and project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of responsibilities including project brief/scope, project deliverables & reporting etc.
• Assist with generating repeat business and developing new business opportunities such as bids.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with our clients and their stakeholders in interfacing operational environments.
• Prepare and present project progress reports, including commercial and performance updates.
• Support the client relationship and service delivery on a commission or project basis in conjunction with senior colleagues.
• Provide consistent and sound commercial reporting both internally and to the client.
• Administer change management processes, ensuring robust cost control and variation management including filing early warning notices.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring deliverables meet agreed specifications and standards.
• Delegating tasks to Assistant Project Managers.
• Educated to degree level in project management and/or construction/engineering-related discipline.
• Knowledge and proven experience of understanding of aviation processes.
• 5 years’ project management experience managing fixed-price contracts, ideally NEC Type A.
• Proven track record in engineering or project management consultancy, preferably in the transportation or infrastructure sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts, with demonstrated experience in administration and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Technical project management knowledge demonstrating experience and aptitude.
• A positive and innovative approach and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Must be well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as, MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Experience of aviation governance frameworks (e.g., airport stage-gate processes, CAPEX approval processes, or equivalent assurance frameworks).
• Working towards professional membership of a related discipline e.g. APM (Association for Project Management), PMI (Project Management Institute).
• NEC or other project management accreditation.
• Experience in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Experience using contract management software (e.g. Asite)
• Master’s degree in Project Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Chartered with a relevant professional body.
• Advanced skills in project management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6, and familiarity with commercial management tools.

Please Note:

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be asked to provide proof of identity, Employment/ Education History, Right to Work and Criminal Record. If you are unable to provide these documents, your application may be rejected.