What is the purpose of this role?

To manage a portfolio of multidisciplinary or single discipline projects in accordance with the requirements of the Project Quality Plans; and to deliver or exceed the Company's agreed financial expectation for the projects portfolio in terms of value, margin and cash.

What will this role involve?

• Maximise operating efficiency, so that projects portfolio is delivered in compliance with the Project Control System to agreed standards and targets
• Implement quality improvements when opportunities arise
• Deliver revenue within agreed budgets Act decisively to rectify any adverse circumstances that threaten the delivery of the quality and programme agreed with the client
• Define and manage programme of projects, update regularly and ensure that activity managers have sufficient capable resources to meet deadlines
• Maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders and employees on the progress of projects
• Forecast and monitor the financial performance of the projects portfolio, providing regular (minimum monthly) detailed reports, comparing actual and forecast performance to plan expectations and explaining variations
• Ensure robust WIP conversion through prompt invoicing
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Assurance regulations
• Carry out line management duties, as required
• Ensure that all team members operate according to Company principles and have a clear understanding of systems and processes
• Conduct weekly reviews with Activity Managers and/or project teams
• With support of commercial team, ensure that contracts are in place before work commences including sub contracts and purchase orders for suppliers and sub consultants
• Approve expenditure within limits of delegated authority
• Manage, develop, coach and motivate employees in the project team
• Maintain and develop key client contacts to maximise future business opportunities
• Support the development of new business by involvement on key client management process, tendering and winning work

What are we looking for?

• Degree or equivalent qualification in suitable engineering discipline
• Membership of recognised engineering / project management institution
• Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with MS Office suite and experienced in the use of project management software - MS Project, Primevera
• Knowledge of financial and contract management control systems
• Able to implement and support a customer-centric approach
• Able to manage, develop and motivate a team
• Demonstrable experience including previous experience in a related industry sector with some experience in the management of design projects
• Demonstrates ability to implement and meet targets
• Understands and upholds Company values
• Supports and contributes to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates developed communication and influencing skills IOSH managing safely
• Environmental awareness
• Tool Box talk IOSH managing safely
• Environmental awareness for managers
• Personal highways safety Medicals - other Site management safety

What makes this role unique?

You will act as Bid Manager on tenders for tender opportunities and deputise for Senior Project Manager or Contract/Business Manager when required.