Project Team Leader

RSK Group; Hartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental firm in the UK is seeking a Project Team Leader. Responsibilities include managing client service agreements, supervising fieldwork, and delivering projects on time. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, project management skills, and a degree in a science-related field. The role offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a flexible working arrangement. Travel across England, Scotland, and Wales may be required.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Contributory pension scheme

Increased holidays after 3 and 5 years service

Flexible benefits programme

Enhanced maternity pay

Cycle to work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Regular training and career development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant industry experience.
• Collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses.
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Meet client service level agreements and ensure project targets are met.
• Prepare complex technical reports for review prior to delivery.
• Technical management of all staff in responsible offices.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in science/environment/land-related subject

Membership of a professional body

Tools

CSCS card

Full UK / EC driving license

Job description

Duties and expectations will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Meet client service level agreements and ensure project targets are met
• Responsible for project driven invoicing
• Partake in responding to RAW's 24hr helpline on a weekly rota basis
• Undertake fieldwork and manage others in undertaking fieldwork in accordance with RAW quality system and standard operating procedures. This will include supervision and spot checks of field staff
• Prepare, complex technical reports, letters, proposals and general correspondence for director/principal review prior to client delivery.
• Project direction and supervision of staff working on local office projects including technical management and cost appraisal.
• Responsible for the timely delivery of projects in office/s of operational responsibility ensuring PM's meet agreed budgets, delivery deadlines, and client communication requirements.
• Management of staff's technical, commercial and project management responsibilities, maintaining staff motivation
• Technical management of all staff in responsible office/s and review projects and technical issues with clients as required
• Management of commercial risk issues present in your office/s, able to advise others on proactively managing these risks and assist in implementing risk management strategies.
• Demonstrate financial and market awareness, guiding staff in the need to save costs (overheads and project costs) wherever possible in order to improve company competitiveness, market position and increase profitability
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional remuneration. We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, as such you may be required to work out of normal operating hours, for which you are compensated.
• Although regionally focussed, there will be a need for travel to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
• The occasional need to stay away from home when required.
• Incident response and tank testing training is provided, and other training and development opportunities will be available.

Qualifications

• There are opportunities available for collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses with the RSK Group.
• At least 5 years' relevant industry experience;
• Project management experience;
• A degree level qualification in a science / environment / land related subject;
• Membership of a professional body;
• Flexible attitude to work;
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements of this role;
• The ability to work as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative;
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills;
• CSCS card;
• Full UK / EC driving licence (essential).

Company Overview

RSK Raw part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for a Project Team Leader to join our team near Cambridge, UK. RSK RAW offers multi-disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services to a wide range of industries and clients across the UK, and are specialists in the provision of spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects. RSK Raw is a leading specialist in inland oil spill response and remediation. We have been resolving pollution and oil spills since 1998. Annually, we investigate and remediate more than 600 pollution incidents on domestic and commercial premises. From our 17 offices in the UK and Ireland, we can reach any location on each island within four hours. RSK Raw teams have unrivalled expertise informed by almost 20 years of delivering specialist technical remediation and inland oil spill response services. Our core business is treating oil spills, remediating affected land, water, and materials for homeowners, developers, contractors, manufacturers, and the insurance sector. In 2016, we won a RoSPA Gold Award. UKSpill named us its domestic responder of the year in 2016 and 2017. RSK Raw is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Competitive Salary depending on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Increased holidays after 3 and 5 years service.
• A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Regular training and career development

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