Senior Project Manager

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Norwich; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major £200m EHV cable installation project in Norwich. You will work closely with the Project Director to drive delivery, manage a multidisciplinary team and ensure successful completion on time and within budget.

The role requires a proven track record on large infrastructure projects, strong commercial awareness, and a solid understanding of CDM regulations and risk management. National Grid experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating as a Senior Project Manager or equivalent on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record delivering EHV cable, transmission, utilities or large-scale civil engineering projects.
• Background with a Tier 1 contractor in civil engineering, energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams and managing project budgets, forecasts and programme performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a major £200m EHV cable installation project from inception through to completion.
• Manage a multidisciplinary delivery team and liaise with the Project Director to ensure objectives are met.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, change control and programme performance to keep the project on track.
• Ensure safe working practices in line with CDM Regulations and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Construction management

Education

Civil engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CDM Regulations

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major £200m Extra High Voltage (EHV) cable installation project in Norwich. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role on a nationally significant energy infrastructure scheme that will support the UK's future power network and energy transition.

Working closely with the Project Director, you will lead a multidisciplinary delivery team and be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the project through ECI, construction and through to completion.

About you

We are looking for a proven project leader with the capability to manage large-scale, complex infrastructure projects and inspire high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience operating as a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or equivalent leadership role on major infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience delivering EHV cable, transmission, utilities, power, energy or large-scale civil engineering projects.
• A strong background working for a Tier 1 contractor within the civil engineering, energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary delivery teams on a similar scale.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, change control and programme performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• A detailed understanding of construction management, project controls and risk management.
• Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and the implementation of safe systems of work.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to perform effectively within a fast-paced and challenging project environment.

Ideally you will also possess:

• Experience delivering National Grid, transmission, cable installation or major energy infrastructure projects.
• Relevant engineering, construction or project management qualifications.
• A track record of successfully delivering large-scale civil engineering or utility projects from inception to completion.
• Experience managing joint ventures, complex stakeholder interfaces and large subcontractor work packages.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunitiesEmployee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.