Senior Project Manager; Construction

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Are you an experienced and motivated infrastructure / construction project management professional who wants to lead the delivery of projects in one of the world’s top manufacturers of radars, lasers, and infrared countermeasures systems? Are you looking to join a business that is growing and are you willing to take on a new and exciting challenge? If so Leonardo have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Senior Project Manager to join our Luton based facilities projects team.

The successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate all infrastructure / construction projects across the Leonardo Luton site including the management of key supply-chain partners and professional third-parties, in collaboration with the site SVP, the site leadership team, and other senior stakeholders.

The role is based in Luton, but there is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, reaping the rewards of working in the office and at home; you may also be required to occasionally travel to other Leonardo UK locations. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally, supported by Leonardo’s strong learning and development culture.

Reporting to the Head of Facilities Projects you will lead and direct a significant infrastructure / construction programme of works. In addition, you will be part of the Projects leadership team, supporting the evolution of the projects delivery strategy.

If you have a passion for project management excellence and are excited about delivering projects within a complex and challenging environment, we want to hear from you!

• As the Luton Senior Project Manager you will be accountable for the successful, compliant, safe and on time delivery of all site infrastructure and construction projects on the site.
• In doing this you will engage with site key stakeholders and enterprise delivery partners in owning, developing, defining, coordinating and implementing the site infrastructure / construction project programme encompassing all the RIBA stages of work.
• You will ensure that all projects within the agreed programme are effectively progressed and delivered in compliance with CDM regulations and Leonardo processes.
• You will lead the delivery of a wide range of projects including business growth projects, workspace reconfigurations, refurbishments, site M&E and fabric infrastructure upgrades including Net Zero and security projects.
• Ensure that the project programme for Luton is organised effectively to meet the site requirements and priorities, notably safety and compliance, business growth and capability.
• As the Luton Senior Project Manager you will be collaborating with the wider site and UK FM teams in championing a culture of project management continuous improvement and best practice.

You really must have:

• Demonstrable experience and performance in a similar infrastructure / construction programme management role, within a complex and technical, multi-stakeholder organisation.
• Experience in similar client side positions or from a consultancy background.
• Experience in leading projects through early RIBA stages in advance of external consultancy appointment.
• Experience in appointing and managing design teams.
• The ability to lead, collaborate and work effectively as part of an extended enterprise delivery team.
• Numerate, commercial and analytical with a high level of drive and commitment – results focused,
• Good communicator, with strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Fully conversant with CDM Regulations (2015)
• Degree in relevant subject.
• Membership of / Accreditation by a relevant professional body or working to obtain this.
• Experience…