Project Manager
Who we are..
VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment. VVB Website - (url removed)
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VVB are seeking as a Project Manager delivering Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Projects. Developing and working with teams to safely deliver these projects on time and on budget to the standards of safety and quality expected on infrastructure projects. The role will be client facing and involve representing VVB at meetings with clients and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Providing leadership and project management in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time and quality requirements.
Understand the commercials of the project and can apply them to ensure margins are achieved.
Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed and appropriately integrated into the project.
Working with the client and reporting to the Sector Manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project.
Driving the productivity and all works during the project life cycle.
Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients? strategy, through to assisting in the appointment of the extended professional team of local consultants and contractors.
Developing the clients brief, delivering strategy and leading the design management, procurement and execution of the scheme.
Supervising and developing a high performing team that strives for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables.
Overseeing that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project.
Coordinating, planning and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project.
Driving the procurement of services and works required to deliver the project.
Providing input into client system safety and project risk assessment and management process.
Ownership of the project schedule, ensuring it runs on time and on budget
Responsible for all fiscal performance pertaining to the works
Responsible for CVR performance and reporting.
Accountability for all SSW performance on the framework agreement
Reports all aspects of project performance to the Project Director.
Approval of all RAMS
Acceptance of all financial agreements between VVB and SCS.
Approval of all sub subcontractors working on behalf of VVB.
Line Manager Duties:
Line management of all project staff (white and blue collar)
Review competencies of all personnel within the department to ensure that all personnel have suitable training, qualifications & behaviours to ensure suitability for the role.
Accountable for the monitoring of productivity on all works.
Accountable for the creation and management of a high performing workforce within the discipline.
Accountable for the timely delivery of key HR activities within the team including annual salary and bonus reviews, appraisals, talent and succession planning etc
Support in the creation and design of development programmes and employee upskilling activities
Ensure that own and direct reports? mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required.
Manage any recruitment requirements via the ATS system.
Use the Cascade HR system to manage employee records and absences.
Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters.
Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies and procedures.
Oversees and ensures that direct reports receive governance training on all information security policies and procedures.
Ensures that any update in information security policies and procedures are communicated to direct reports.
Understand the procedure for effective reporting and management of security incidents and breaches
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Line management of all project staff (white and blue collar)
Review competencies of all personnel within the department to ensure that all personnel have suitable training, qualifications & behaviours to ensure suitability for the role.
Accountable for the monitoring of productivity on all works.
Accountable for the creation and management of a high performing workforce within the discipline.
Accountable for the timely delivery of key HR activities within the team including annual salary and bonus reviews, appraisals, talent and succession planning etc
Support in the creation and design of development programmes and employee upskilling activities
Ensure that own and direct reports? mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required.
Manage any recruitment requirements via the ATS system.
Use the Cascade HR system to manage employee records and absences.
Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters.
Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies and procedures.
Oversees and ensures that direct reports receive governance training on all information security policies and procedures.
Ensures that any update in information security policies and procedures are communicated to direct reports.
Understand the procedure for effective reporting and management of security incidents and breaches
Proven culture of sustainability and social responsibility
Qualifications:
A degree qualification in related subject or equivalent is .
Professional memberships of a relevant professional body (preferably the APM) or working towards membership is an advantage.
CSCS card.
Desired:
PRINCE 2 Qualification
Full Drivers Licence
IOSH certified
NEBOSH certified
SSSTS/SMSTS certified
Experience:
Essential:
Previous working experience in an M&E environment
Experience working in a client-facing role for a PMC or as a client is essential
Experience working in shafts, headhouses and tunnelling environments
Operating with NEC3 contracts
Desired:
Commercial management
Design Management
BIM and CAD (Bentley & Autodesk)
Programme Management
Project Controls
Civils
Traction and electrification
Knowledge of DFMA and a systems led approach.
Outline knowledge of the Permit-to-Work systems for both mechanical and electrical systems; lifting; and confined spaces.
Production of RAMS documents.
Possesses commercial nous for liaising with the Contractor and Sub Subcontracts.
Stakeholder management.
VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of , , gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, and maternity, , or belief, sex or . All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.
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