We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Design team!
Location: Hybrid role, ideally based in Brighouse, with flexibility for applicants who are happy to commute from further afieldWorking hours: 40 hours per week, generally worked during standard office hours, with specific hours to be agreed with the People ManagerSalary: £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experienceBenefits: Company car or car allowance, bonus scheme, enhanced annual leave, private medical insurance and a range of family-friendly policies
Avove is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a large design project, multiple smaller projects or a portfolio of works, with responsibility for programme, financial performance and overall project delivery.
Working alongside the Design Lead, you’ll manage multidisciplinary design teams, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, lead project and progress meetings, undertake site visits and proactively manage project risks.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards of quality and compliance.
Key responsibilities
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design projects and programmes, from feasibility and definition through to detailed design and construction support.
Work closely with Design Leads and technical discipline leads to ensure designs are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements, regulatory standards and business objectives.
Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and forecasts, ensuring design activities are delivered against agreed milestones and commercial targets.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, process, structural and other specialist engineering disciplines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, partners and supply chain organisations, acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.
Lead project planning, design reviews, progress meetings and workshops, ensuring actions, risks and decisions are effectively managed.
Identify, manage and mitigate design, programme, commercial and delivery risks, taking timely action to maintain project performance.
Manage project scope and change control, ensuring technical, programme and commercial impacts are understood and appropriately managed.
Monitor design progress and performance to ensure deliverables meet agreed quality, safety, programme and contractual requirements.
Oversee technical interfaces and dependencies between disciplines, stakeholders and external organisations.
Ensure compliance with company management systems, CDM requirements and relevant industry standards and regulations.
Support the preparation of fee estimates, proposals and delivery strategies for new and existing opportunities.
Promote innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across project delivery and design management.
Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and other team members, supporting the development of future design leaders.
Contribute to resource planning and strategic delivery discussions across the wider business.
What we’re looking for
Experience managing engineering, infrastructure, utilities or construction projects through the design lifecycle.
Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing programmes, budgets, resources and project controls.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and project teams.
Experience identifying and managing project risks, technical challenges and delivery issues.
A good understanding of project governance, quality assurance, CDM Regulations and design management.
A proactive, solutions-focused leadership style, with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
It would also be beneficial if you have:
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