Position Overview
An exciting opportunity to work in the Central Government and Defence business unit of Mitie as a Project Manager in Scotland West and Central area of the Scotland and Northern Ireland defence contract.The Project Manager is responsible for the development & delivery of projects in the most cost-effective manner, demonstrating ‘value for money' across Mitie's portfolio of clients. The person will identify & procure the services of specialist designers and contractors as required. The Project Manager is responsible for compliance with Mitie & client agreed methodology, governance and gateway approvals. They will also take ownership of Health and Safety on their Projects ensuring are effectively managed through consultation and liaison with the Principal Designer. They will monitor & manage all change during a Projects life cycle, in accordance with the contract requirements.
The position will be based in and around the Beith, Scotland West and Central area and may be tasked with delivering projects across the S&NI region if the demand dictates. The successful candidate will need to undertake security BPSS prior to commencing the role and be required to achieve Security Clearance (SC level).
Responsibilities
- Ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with the contract (NEC3 and 4) and corporate governance arrangements.
- Management of multiple projects across a diverse property portfolio.
- Managing the project budgets across multiple locations through liaison with the Commercial Team.
- Facilitating the appointment of Design Teams & Contractors to the projects.
- Managing the delivery of each project to the agreed level of quality, programme and budget.
- Managing both directly employed & agency resource.
- Managing third party contributions to the project.
- Managing the communications with all stakeholders (internal & external).
- Managing risks to the projects successful outcome.
- Reporting progress of projects at regular intervals.
- Providing aftercare services to the customer.
- Developing and managing positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Preferably degree qualified in a surveying or construction related discipline.
- Membership of a construction related institute e.g. RICS/CIOB/RIBA/CIBSE/MIET or APM Membership preferable.
- A relevant Health & Safety qualification (preferred but not essential).
Experience:
- They will have a proven track record of project development and delivery and demonstrable experience of pre-construction and construction phases delivery of multiple projects.
They must be:
- Fully conversant with all applicable legislation, regulations, and standards.
- Able to produce estimates of project programmes and cost targets, reviewed and revised as necessary throughout the project life cycle.
- Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of the NEC suite of contracts (Desirable).
- Have the ability to plan projects using at least 1 industry standard programming package.
- Able to capture stakeholder briefs, analysing and testing the documented statement of stakeholders and user requirements.
- Able to determine the overall duration of projects, including the identification of activities, interdependencies, and estimated duration's.
- Competent in the use of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and Maximo (desirable).
- A minimum of five years experience of working within a construction related industry (essential).
- Management experience of delivering multiple projects simultaneously (project values ranging from £15K to £3,000,000) and Understand profit & loss at a project level.
- Able to deliver the above at pace, working within multiple deadlines whilst delivering works accurately.
- You will be expected to work to your own initiative, whilst also working well as an integral team member.
Person:
- Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good knowledge of project management methodology, such as PRINCE2 or APM.
- Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to write clear & precise reports (e.g. feasibility studies). Simplify complex information to a diverse range of people.
- Flexible in approach to solving issues & delivering programmes.
- Well organised with good time management skills.
- Full UK Driving licence.
Salary: £37 to £45k Commensurate with experience. An EV company car will be provided.