Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location

Location/s:
Bristol or Exeter, UK

Recruiter contact:
Aoife Cullen

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a range of projects within the highways sector, working with internal and external stakeholders. You will manage the development, design stages, delivery and handover of highways projects, ensuring that processes, governance, and project objectives are met.

• The successful management of the development, design stages, delivery and handover of highways projects as instructed, ensuring:
  • Processes and procedures are applied, and any governance protocols followed
  • A project management plan is developed and maintained for each project
  • Projects are scoped in accordance with agreed project objectives
  • Deliverables are clearly identified and executed
  • Key parameters of cost, time and quality are achieved providing a coherent and realistic action plan against deficiencies
  • Liaise with the projects H&S&W and CDM Representative, acting on advice provided to ensure that project / contractor CDM and Health and Safety compliance matters are satisfactorily discharged and/or adhered to
  • Establish effective stakeholder and communication management processes and structures across the project, Client and stakeholder teams, undertaking stakeholder mapping and understanding the role of project influencers, developing strong working relationships where appropriate. Specifically consider all necessary actions in terms of liaison, process mapping and reporting with statutory and technical assurance bodies, mitigating potential delays and costs to project performance through timely submissions and consenting requirements
  • Liaise and work across all commercial, procurement and general project control functions, providing the necessary project management input to deliver projects within the agreed project parameters
  • Assess the necessary level of resources and competence in the supply chain teams, taking all necessary reactive measures where required to ensure the required performance
  • Successful administration of the NEC suite of contracts for professional and contractor commissions as dictated by the projects, addressing performance to ensure contractually successful outcomes

• Proven track record of project managing a range of infrastructure and built environment developments and disciplines, with substantial experience of managing and leading large project teams to successful outcomes
• Degree qualified in a construction, engineering or project management discipline or relevant experience
• Membership of the professional body
• Excellent IT Skills – Word/Excel/Power Point
• Proficient in the administration of NEC construction contracts (NEC accreditation desirable)
• High degree of commercial acumen and knowledge of planning and project controls
• Strong communication skills including writing reports and presenting
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, supply chain, stakeholders and colleagues
• High attention to detail
• Strong problem solving
• Line management or team leader experience
• Ability to prioritise under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
• Ability to create an enjoyable and fulfilling work environment
• Flexibility in working location and travel
• Confident of representing Mott Mac Donald with peers

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or…