Project Manager in Nottingham

Job Description

Our client is an Independent Security Systems Integrator, with expertise built over decades delivering security solutions for high-security, public space, transport, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Ireland\n\nWorking in collaboration with the sales, service, and commercial functions, you will effectively manage a range of implementation projects from inception through to close-out to agreed quality, time and cost criteria. Projects will vary in size and scope, so you should be equally comfortable and effective working as lead or part of a larger project team\n\nYour main activities will be the management of on-site installation and commissioning engineering resources to achieve the in-scope contracted requirements and the development and maintenance of an agreed schedule of works with the client and other contracting parties. \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDelivery of assigned projects to agreed quality, time and cost criteria.\nManagement of multiple projects in a matrix organisation environment.\nLead the assigned project team to achieve successful project outcomes.\nDevelopment and maintenance of project scope definitions, plans and schedules, including the identification of resource requirements.\nIdentification and management of project risks (threats and opportunities).\nManagement of change – technical and commercial.\nPreparation and delivery of management/progress reports to senior management and clients (as appropriate), to agreed schedules.\nIdentification of recovery plans in event of adverse project variances to recover project predicted outturn.\nPreparation of purchase requisitions to procure materials for projects managed.\nProviding support to ‘business winning’ team, as required.\nSupport the business’ continuous improvement initiatives through, for example, contributing to learning from experience activities.Qualifications\n\n3+ years’ experience successfully managing multiple projects in multi-client environments with significant client facing exposure.\nExperience of ‘mid technology’ companies (SMEs) – experience of security / telecoms / electronics / technology industries advantageous.\nGood grounding in project management principles (i.e. APM Level ‘D’ , PMI, PRINCE2 Practitioner) with formal life cycle management experience.\nSound knowledge of CDM Regulations with experience of managing projects within CDM governed environments, contributing to effective health and safety planning, risk management, and coordination of relevant documentation and stakeholders.\nExcellent commercial awareness – knowledge of JCT/NEC3/4 Contract frameworks advantageous.\nAbility to develop appropriate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\nExcellent communication skills in written, spoken and through presentations.\n“Can do” attitude.\nDemonstrable commitment to developing others to raise the capabilities and performance of the business.\nStrong IT literacy with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of tools (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Project), and confidence using digital tools to support effective project delivery.What We Offer\n\nWe offer a range of benefits that help make our client a great place to work. Please note that benefits may vary depending on region and role.\n\nRemote & Hybrid Working Supported\nFlexible Working, Around Core Hours\nHealth & Wellbeing Programme\nLife Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)\n5% Matched Pension Scheme\nCarry Over Holidays (Up To 5)\nReward & Recognition Programme\nLong Service Rewards\n\nForward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency.

Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds