Our client is looking for a project manager to join their team.
The successful candidate will reside within the Project Management team whilst running projects within the Business Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client engagement / stakeholder communication
- Project planning & programme management
- Financial & commercial management
Listed Responsibilities:
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As a client facing leader, work hard to exude the following habits; ability (consistent, coach, deliver), integrity (honest, open, humble), and benevolence (kind, brave and evangelise).
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Participate in handover from sales function to ensure that all agreed aspects of the instruction are established and well understood by both client and company.
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For each and every project, establish a project plan that delivers against the project budget.
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Present and gain buy in from the client and the team resourced to undertake the project (internal and subcontract).
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Ensure that this project plan delivers against the project specification.
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As part of the development of this plan, construct a resourced programme, and through this develop a revenue and cost forecast.
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As the project progresses, monitor the programme and proactively ensure that we deliver against it.
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Should there be risk to programme, appraise the risk and take action to mitigate against delay.
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Should the project plan change, ensure that all stakeholders are communicated to and the financial forecast is updated.
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Ensure that the client is kept fully up to date with the project through regular updates and build a relationship with them founded on trust.
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Proactively provide progress reports and prioritise addressing queries raised by the client so that they feel listened to and satisfied.
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Have the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously, ensuring each project gets the right level of attention at the right time.
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Work alongside team leads to optimise team productivity.
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Assess project risks and develop strategies to manage these risks paying attention to all Health, Safety and Covid-19 considerations.
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Strong advocation of health and safety ensuring a robust approach to assessment of risk.
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Undertake all other reasonable tasks as requested.
Requirements:
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Experience managing multiple projects at any one time in a fast-paced environment.
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An outstanding communicator – verbal and written.
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Comfortable leading project teams, motivating staff and dealing with issues head on.
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Positive and proactive approach to managing client demands and problem solving.
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Experience of briefing project teams.
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Proven experience and understanding of business finance/commerciality and proven ability to manage costs within a project and deliver productivity and revenue goals.
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects to tight deadlines.
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Flexible approach to work, constantly aligning with changing priorities and timescales effecting working patterns (outside of normal working hours and weekends).
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An effective team player & great interpersonal skills.
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Competent in Microsoft Office
Preferred:
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A project management qualification, e.g. APM, ILM / PMI / RICS PM etc.
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Knowledge and understanding of surveying or related industry.
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Understands the composition of technical quotations and/or tenders.
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Experience in operations management.
Benefits:
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An employee-owned company held in a Trust for the benefit of the employees.
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A vibrant, passionate and collaborative working culture.
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A learning culture to excel through professional development and management training opportunities.
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Competitive remuneration packages with performance related bonus.
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Generous annual leave allowance.
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Company laptop and mobile phone.
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Wellbeing and social events programme.
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Ability to work from our Harpenden & London offices, as well as remotely.