Total 3 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Chatham, ME4 4TB

79615 - Project Manager

This Project Manager will report to our Client Delivery Manager and will work within UKPN Services - Projects based in our Chatham office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 02/10/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

You will project manage a portfolio of UKPN Services projects. Although the role will be based in Chatham, Kent, the projects could be across multiple locations within the UK Power Networks footprint. You will ensure successful pre and post contract management of all projects on time, budget and safely to exceed the customer expectations. You will complete project management through the full life cycle of the project from initial enquiry through to post investment appraisal following the UK Power Networks Services governance and control process.

Principal Accountabilities

Must be committed to the General Safety Policy statement, and the Stay Safe program, must be aware of their contribution, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to help maintain high safety standards in project delivery

Accurate forecasting and reporting meeting all main programme milestones of projects and interface between Client and UKPN Services teams, our sub-contractors and suppliers.

Manage all allocated projects throughout their lifecycle from enquiry, through award, on to completion and handover following project processes on time and to budget.

Manage workload. Take full responsibility of the success and quality of projects, provide support to less senior project managers

Contract management following custom contracts (knowledge of NEC 3 or equivalent would be desirable).

Produce weekly/monthly reports for review/meetings. Ensure monthly applications are progressed and labour utilised safely and works carried out to a high standard.

Main Competencies

• Programme management of a portfolio of projects to a high level of safety and quality
• To manage client project requirements and exceed in client delivery expectations
• Manage all projects throughout their lifecycle from enquiry, through tender/quotation and on to completion following project processes
• Collaborate with all disciplines within the UKPN Services team to provide an appropriate strategy to deliver a successful project and exceed client expectation
• Manage the financial control of projects, ensuring the delivery of planned works and profit margins
• Ensure design and construction compliance observing CDM regulation and to quality standards
• Manage NRSWA / street works contractors
• Manage workload. Take full responsibility of the success and quality of projects
• An understanding of HV (11kV to 132KV) networks; a can do and customer friendly attitude is important
• Professional reporting and presentation to UK Power Networks Services senior management

Qualifications

Understanding of NRSWA / Street Works

Electrical Engineering (to HNC or similar) is the preferred requirement however, applications from candidates with a lesser qualification and a record of accomplishment in the installation of electrical distribution infrastructures (construction) would be welcomed

NEBOSH

PRINCE2 or APM (PMQ)

An understanding and use of Microsoft Office packages Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Experience of Primavera planning package.

Personal Characteristics

• Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of project managers and support staff
• You will manage several projects at the same time
• Willing to challenge and be different rather than accepting the status quo

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure successful delivery of a range of gravity and pressurised wastewater systems solutions projects. The role covers the projects in Sussex/ Kent.

Role Summary

• Reporting to the Construction Operations Lead and working on our Southern Water framework (covering areas in Sussex and Hampshire) as well as projects for private clients, managing a portfolio of projects to deliver commercially successful, safely executed, high quality projects.
• Managing all phases of the project from pricing through project delivery from design to delivery on site, including the client relationship for each project; control of scope and budget; design, direction and supervision of direct operatives, subcontractors and suppliers; plant and materials requisitions; all while ensuring safe practices are implemented at all stages.
• Creating, maintaining and working to, the project programme, in accordance with the clients expectations and the requirements of CDM i.e. allowing sufficient time to safely plan and deliver works.
• Liaising with client, stakeholders and other parts of the business to obtain and share information, licences and permits as required to deliver the project.
• Planning the project in line with CDM requirements and delivering project documentation including CPP, RAMS etc.
• Providing reports and updates on the project progress for internal and external audiences.
• Liaising with the commercial team on scoping, pricing, contract and commercial issues, including advising any changes cost, quality and programme.
• Engaging with the client and CBUL Customer Stakeholder Manager to plan for customer and stakeholder management and project communications.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Key Competencies

Candidate Specification
Personal Attributes

• We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals who will fit with our collaborative culture and become part of our team
• Good communication and planning skills and a track record of building authentic, trust-based relationships within a team environment
• Adapts and works effectively in a fast paced environment
• A self-starter, being able to demonstrate initiative, having a positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn new processes and procedures
• Exceptionally well organised with the ability to successfully self-manage, prioritise and organise workload.
• Able to recognise and manage confidential information appropriately

Technical Specification
Experience Required

• Relevant experience in civil engineering – at least 5 years’
• Water/utility network experience desirable.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence
• Health, Safety and Environmental Management (IOSH or Construction Managers Safety Certificate)
• Relevant CSCS
• Degree / HNC / NVQ Level 6 Engineering / Construction Management

Desirable Qualifications

• NEBOSH

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 23 days annual leave
• Car allowance (if deemed business user) - £4,800 per annum
• Access to Peoples Pension scheme after completion of probation
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
• Continuous Development Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Cappagh Browne is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Cappagh Browne!

Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Location: Chatham, Kent
Compensation: £60,000 - £64,000
Role Type: Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF57894

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Manager at our Chatham site.

The Role
As a Project Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be responsible for the delivery of construction and property related projects across the RSME contract and ensuring the contractor is delivering in accordance with contract specifications.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for the site management of allocated construction, property and infastructure related projects.

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project.
• Ensuring the contractor is adhering to and maintaining the project specification
• Ensuring statutory and contractual compliance
• Managing stakeholders across the RSME contract to ensure the project is communucation and managed.
• Ensuring HSE, sustainability and company policy compliance are in place at all times

This role is full time, 37 hours per week with a hybrid working arrangement

Essential experience of the Project Manager

• Extensive technical expertise and experience in a comparable role gained in a similar environment, consultancy, or end user client
• Experience in project management related discipline demonstrating strong leadership skills
• Experience of successful delivery of building services and contruction related projects.
• Ideally working knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts, in particular JCT 2016 ICD

Qualifications for the Project Manager:

• Construction project management degree or similar comparable qualification
• Hold a SMSTS or NEBOSH qualification

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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