Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location:

Croydon or London, UK

Contract type:
Permanent

Work pattern:
Full Time

Market:
Transport

Project Programme and Commercial Management

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a range of projects within the highways sector, successfully working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will need to possess the appropriate behavioural approach to succeed in this role. Within our Advisory & Programme Delivery (APD) we deliver advisory, project, programme and commercial management services to customers.

We operate in Highways, Rail, Aviation and Maritime and aim to deliver major transportation projects as part of a global business.

• 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 realistic action plan against deficiencies
• Liaise with the projects H&S&W and CDM Representative, acting on advice 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. 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
• 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

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility and trust, allowing flexible arrangements to meet client, team and personal commitments.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where…