Senior Project Manager

Job title:

Senior Project Manager

Company

Dragados

Job description

Location : London, NW1 2DN, United Kingdom Job Advert

Senior Project Manager

Location: Euston Station Project

Job summary

Oversees, monitors and is accountable for overall performance of the package/s they are assigned to. Leads and coordinates with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team.

This position is a client-facing role, responsible for leading a team and implementing the delivery strategy,

Key Responsibilities

• To support and report to the Area Lead, managing the strategy and delivery of a large part of the programme.
• Responsible for the co-ordination between the construction, design, procurement, and commercial departments to ensure the sub-contractors can progress work on site in accordance with the schedule of works.
• Oversee project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges, and mitigations.
• Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
• To ensure that client requirements are met, ensuring that all quality, assurance, and compliance documentation is provided in a timely manner, collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders.
• Lead the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders’ expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/ consultant/contractor team.
• Ensure works are monitored to achieve right first-time workmanship and undertaking lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement, while maintaining daily records.
• To support the construction team with the technical and engineering aspects of the works, in particular method statements, ITPs, construction process, engineering specifications, set out and measurement and quality control, certificate and compliance.
• To promote, champion and implement all best practice, safety management and safety initiatives across all aspect of design and site delivery, to lead a safe and healthy working environment for all.
• Directly responsible of all support functions from a project perspective and work with Function Leads to ensure sufficient subject matter expert support is in place to meet project demands.
• Develop and manage effective communication and liaise with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project.
• Supervise and develop a high performing team that strives for quality, safety, cost, and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables.
• Coordinate, plan, and manage internal and external meetings concerning the project.
• Drive the procurement of services and works required to deliver the project.
• Manage the overall client interaction and relationship.
• Responsible for both short form and long form report outlining the progress of the works, actual cost, forecast and highlighting any problems and issues for resolution.
• Promote and deliver a collaborative environment throughout all members of the team including stakeholders and the supply chain. Establish and maintain site organisation and facilitate effective communications between the Employers’ representatives.
• To develop and manage readiness planning for commencing works including ensuring all control measures are in place before commencing activities.
• To assist a high performing team through the setting of clear SMART targets via the team plan and complying with the performance management process for all team members.
• Carry out investigations with appropriate personnel into accidents or incidents that occur on site and report findings and recommendations to the Area Lead and Project Director.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace and Dragados projects.
• Produce design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
• Responsible for determining and assembling project team resources, including required external specialist appointments and the recruitment of new staff.

Technical Competencies

• Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium/large sized projects.
• Proven budgetary oversight expertise.
• Proven proficiency in coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills across estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, financial controls and reporting for planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues for various procedural, construction, and design activities.

Industry Competencies

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific industry of project/role.
• Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Developing a reputation across the relevant sector / market and operating at the highest level of compliance.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leads others effectively, gives clear direction, coaches, and supports others to reach their full potential.
• Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature.
• Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrates a better perspective and explores innovative approaches, in pursuit of a better way. Embraces new technology and helps others to adapt.
• Takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way.
• Understands personal strengths and seeks training/learning/ support where necessary.
• Recognises and activity pursues the collective power of diverse and inclusive teams.
• Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• May mentor individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).
• Experience in the successful construction delivery phase of projects and programmes.
• Demonstrable evidence of deep project management expertise.
• Tertiary qualifications in related degree (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.
• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or equivalent local safety certification).

HS2 Values

Leadership: Using innovation and challenge to lead by example.

Respect: Understanding others, recognising their value and behaving accordingly.

Safety: Caring for our workforce, or passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.

Integrity: Acting fairly, transparently, and consistently.

Mace Dragados – Our Way behaviours

Be collaborative: Work together as an IPT for the best outcome for Euston.

Be inclusive: Make this a place where we all feel heard, valued, safe and supported to speak up.

Be curious: Use your curiosity to find new ways to meet our goals and add value. Listen to others’ views and ideas and build on them.

Be reliable: Honour your commitments. Follow through on actions and promises.

Be safe: Look after each other to make sure we stay safe and well and enjoy our working environment.

Be your best: Help develop yourself and others – ask for feedback on what you do well and how you can be better. Give feedback thoughtfully and receive feedback graciously.

Be an advocate: Recognise the success of the team and individuals.
Job Type Full time
Contract Type Permanent
Salary Competitive

Expected salary

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:21:18 GMT

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