The Project Manager will lead on the delivery of planned and reactive project work across the UU region and develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and promote a team spirit environment. The role will require experience of both design and delivery of water projects with the successful individual likely responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of smaller projects
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leadership and development of multidisciplinary teams
- Provide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of maintenance projects and services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover
- Ensure supply chain remain compliant with the framework management plan
- Provide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents
- Ensure a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and choosing efficient delivery strategies
- Ensure all stakeholders within MSP and United Utilities are engaged at strategic & operational levels and supportive of the projects and services and their potential impacts
- Ensure consistent and reliable reporting of project/services performance into the MSP systems
- Ensure key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)
- Strong track record of delivery of project programmes
- Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
