Project Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Project Liaison Team Leader you will be responsible for the effective management of a portfolio of highway and civil engineering projects. The Team currently has a healthy pipeline of projects with individual values of up to £5 million. These cover a range of programmes including cycle improvements schemes, junction improvements and public realm enhancements. You will be responsible for managing a project from feasibility through to delivery on site.

The Role

• Develop and administer allotted projects and programmes including managing the use of external consultants where appropriate.
• Ensure strong budgetary control, financial management and programme control is undertaken and represent the service at client meetings.
• Manage multi-disciplined teams from across the organisation to deliver project objectives for the sponsor/client.
• Identify and manage risks before they impact project delivery.
• Drive early construction initiatives to deliver a construction project at the right time of the year, constantly striving to get ahead of the Programme to allow schemes to be programmed correctly.
• Produce project plans ensuring that all Stakeholders are adequately consulted.
• Ensure governance is followed appropriately and change control is administered effectively

About You

• Recognised project management qualification e.g. APM PMQ or PRINCE2 is essential
• Experience in managing multiple projects is essential
• Experience in using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel is essential
• Knowledge and application of budgetary management and control measures is essential
• Experience working with NEC3 form of contract, particularly options C and E is desirable
• Membership or working towards membership of a relevant Professional Institution e.g. APM is desirable

Benefits

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part-time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

In return for your hard work you will receive:

- Sick Pay - Competitive salary - Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave - A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc - Life Assurance - Employee Assistance Programme - Pension scheme

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