Senior Project Manager M&E / Technology

ZipRecruiter; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex mechanical, electrical, and technology highway projects. This role involves managing project objectives across health, safety, quality, cost, environment, and people. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and project management skills, along with relevant qualifications. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering mechanical, electrical, or technology highway projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of design areas, environmental requirements, H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex mechanical, electrical, and technology highway schemes.
• Develop stakeholder relationships to meet project objectives.
• Lead projects from feasibility to handover.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Customer Focus

Commercial Awareness

Education

HNC/HND in relevant engineering disciplines

Project management qualifications (e.g., APM PMQ)

Job description

Job Description

Be trusted to make great things happen.

We are known for our diverse projects and the talented people behind them. Join our collaborative environment where everyone's voice is valued. We offer flexible and hybrid working policies to support work-life balance.

Role:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for delivering project objectives across six key areas: Health & Safety, Quality, Cost, Environment, Delivery, and People. This role involves managing complex mechanical, electrical, and technology highway schemes throughout their lifecycle, with project values ranging from £100k to over £8m. It includes direct line management of project teams and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure project objectives are understood and met.
• Ensure compliance with the DBFO contract, clarify roles, resolve risks, and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and manage emerging risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints.
• Lead projects from feasibility to handover, informing investment proposals at each stage.
• Maintain global or master programmes for portfolios.
• Oversee programme income and costs, challenging Project Managers' input.
• Engage with clients at project and portfolio levels.
• Chair regular project reviews covering risk registers, submissions, correspondence, milestones, and financial forecasts.
• Manage project correspondence via Aconex.
• Control project changes and allocate projects to team members based on capability.
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure permits, certificates, and site reporting are managed correctly, including NEC contract management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in delivering mechanical, electrical, or technology highway projects or similar.
• Project management qualifications (e.g., APM PMQ).
• Minimum HNC/HND in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of design areas, environmental requirements, H&S legislation, and CDM.
• Experience coordinating with design teams and external resources.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication, customer focus, and commercial awareness.

Working Arrangements:

• Willingness to travel and visit sites, including night shifts.
• Full driving license required.
• Attendance at the office approximately 60% of the week.

Why Work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our transportation team to innovate and create smart solutions for cities and communities, working with top industry professionals. Contribute to environmental initiatives and community improvements.

Security Clearance:

This role may require security clearance, which will be discussed at interview. The process involves UKSV and may require proof of residence over the past five years. Please do not mention security clearance in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering flexible policies and support networks for all backgrounds. We value applications from diverse candidates.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we believe in hiring individuals from all backgrounds to foster innovation and excellence.