Pipelines Assistant Project Manager

Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking professional looking to make a significant impact in civil infrastructure?
Do you have a passion for project management and stakeholder engagement?
Are you ready to join an exciting and innovative team?

Our client is thrilled to announce exciting opportunities for two Pipelines Assistant Project Managers to join their Havant Thicket Reservoir Department! In this key role, you will support the Project Manager in fulfilling the responsibilities outlined under the NEC contract. Your duties will include effective communication with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met, contributing to the planning and development phases, and assisting in coordination and management efforts. Additionally, you will manage various ad hoc projects, overseeing them from concept to completion, ensuring their successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
Represent our client at various Sub-Group meetings.
Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to monitor pipeline works and coordinate activities.
Produce and support monthly progress reports and governance approval papers.
Lead procurement, monitoring, and performance of NEC contracts.
Manage design interfaces with approved suppliers.
Actively support the CEMAR contract management software package for communication.
Liaise with external stakeholders to secure agreement or acceptance of various plans associated with the reservoir scheme.
Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure that the project is ready for a seamless handover into operation on completion.
Ensure project development is in accordance with the standards, specifications, requirements, and policies established by our client and the Havant Thicket Project, specifically in line with the contract.
Complete projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards, ensuring delivery within ODI targets and the regulatory allowance.

Skills, Competencies & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, design, or a related field of study.
Strong and demonstrable experience in major civil infrastructure projects.
NEC contract management experience is desirable.
Membership in a relevant professional institution (e.g. MICE, APM, PMI).
Project management qualification (PRINCE, APM or PMI).
Full driving licence (all applicants will be required to undertake our driver assessment).
Strong communication skills with the ability to build excellent relationships with the team and stakeholders.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to foster collaborative working.
Proven ability to engage with stakeholders.
Working knowledge in planning software and techniques.
Proven project management capability.
A clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and the ability to communicate solutions in an effective, efficient, high-level manner.
Good analytical skills, with the ability to review and write environmental management plans, progress reports, and decision support papers.
Ability to work to deadlines with a focus on results and quality.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.

Salary and Benefits:
£46,475 - £57,336 GRADE 8-9 + non-contractual bonus related to company performance of up to 6% of basic salary
Hours: Full-time | 38 hours per week | 2-3 days in the office
Holiday: 27 days, plus bank holidays
Pension: A generous pension scheme in which our client will contribute up to 15%
Life assurance: The life assurance scheme provides a death in service lump sum benefit of 4 times pensionable salary
Private Medical Insurance: Provided by Bupa
Volunteering: You'll have the chance to participate in our client's volunteering days.

We are proud to represent our client, a leading company in the Utilities sector. Our client is committed to providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Sisko Group is acting as an Employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.