M+E Project Manager

My Client is recruiting for a Project Manager in the Water Sector

JOB PURPOSE: The job of a Project Manager is to plan and oversee all aspects of a project, and to meet the project's goals on time and within budget. It will require you to organise people, tasks and resources to bring about a successful conclusion.
MAIN DUTIES:

• Responsible for the management of technical, operation and commercial cost of the design, initiation of procurement, installation and commissioning activities of Company projects.
• To co-ordinate the various disciplines required to carry out and assist in the execution of contracts for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Review the contract, tender and specification documentation, to ensure a thorough understanding of the contract requirements.
• Operate as primary point of contact for all assigned clients, facilitating communications between client representatives and internal departments.
• Responsible for ensuring that CDM files, DWI material files, method statements, risk assessments, QA files, and Design Risk Assessments for contract are carried out as per client's requirements.
• Technical selection of plant, equipment and sub-contractor services necessary to complete the contracts.
• To create and maintain the programme of works in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
• Preparation of monthly progress reports.
• Preparation of contract Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Plans and their implementation for the duration of the projects.
• Responsible for ensuring O&M manuals are prepared as per clients requirements.
• To maintain the contract/project filing systems as required and to the QMS.
• Ensure that client handovers are satisfactorily concluded with timely resolution of snag items to mitigate prolongation of the contract.
• To ensure the appropriate distribution of correspondence, circulars, reports etc. as applicable.
• To offer, accept and suggest further training requirements relative to the role.
• To proactively review current market trends in better practices and technology.
• Rectify technical, procedural, contractual issues for service improvements.
• Issue early warnings and requests for information to clients or their representative to satisfy requirements of the contract.
• Identify variations, prepare and issue valuations for the same and maintain records for the individual projects.
• To carry out site visits and surveys as required by the contract to produce the appropriate documentation.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and clients as required by the contract.
• Ensure the health and safety of all staff and resources within the post holder's area of responsibility, i.e. delegated responsibility in relation to the nature of the post holder's duties and personal responsibilities as per Section 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and regulation 14 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Take initiative to identify and deal with problems.
• To maintain good communication links between the members of the team, outside organisations, and liaise with all staff.
• Ensuring all documentation and drawings are kept up-to-date and issued to the clients as necessary.
• To show initiative in the absence of members of the team in their respective roles in prioritising correspondence / telephone calls to ensure urgent matters are brought to the attention of appropriate colleagues.
• To co-operate and carry out any other reasonable and lawful request/instruction by the Operations Manager, in line with their training, expertise, know-how, capability and H&S as implied duties through employer and employee relations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Project management or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Good understanding and knowledge of IT
• Water Sector experience
• Strong commercial awareness
• Full UK driving license
• Flexibility to work and stay out overnight anywhere in the UK
• CSCS card (management or supervisory level)
• SMSTS and first aid at work
• Experience around installation and commissioning of water treatment plants or similar industrial processes.
• Ability to be present on site in Kent (immediate term)
• Ability to be home based with travel UK-wide for short visits when required (longer term)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The successful candidate is likely to display the following attributes:

Good Communicator - Strong communication skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes whilst liaising and negotiating with clients.
Commercial Awareness - The ability to stay up to date on the daily happenings on the project whilst also understanding forecasting and managing budgets.
Flexible - Ability to meet the day to day requirements even if this means travelling and staying away from home.
Technically aware - Have an understanding and knowledge of construction related activities specific to water and wastewater treatment.
Organised - A critical thinker with problem solving skills who shows strong levels of planning and organisational skills.
Completer/Finisher - Proven track record of closing out projects on time and within budget.
Team Player - The ability to develop and manage a cross-functional team with a variety of skills and experience, as well as collaborating with other departments.