Assistant Project Manager

Company: RSK
Location: Remote
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Binnies (formally Black and Veatch UK) is recruiting Assistant Project Managers to join their growing Flood, Coast & Maritime team based in the North of England and North Wales. The team consults, delivers and manages Critical Human Infrastructure projects in the Water and Flood Risk Management sector for clients including The Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Local Authorities, Water Utility Companies. The Assistant Project Manager will be accountable for the planning and execution of our projects to the defined scope, cost and programme to meet our Client's requirements. The ability to travel to Client offices and project sites as required is essential. Responsibilities * Plan, execute, monitor and control projects in terms of scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management * Contract management, predominantly under the NEC suite of contracts * Deliver projects to the As-Sold financial metrics or better * Balance the needs of multiple projects * Leadership of the overall coordination and production of multi-disciplinary projects * Organise and chair professional client meetings * Understand the customer's basic and performance requirements during the sales process and formulate a scope of work that adds value for our customers and the business * Client point of contact/ account manager for allocated clients Assess the technical and commercial risk of projects during the sales process * Create and review proposals and costings for new projects * Work with our Regional Delivery Director to identify opportunities to improve our business management systems * Manage consultancy projects varying in size up to a 1.5m in revenue Senior Project Manager (PM1) Flood Risk and Reservoirs Attributes The roles would be suitable for an experienced Project Manager, or a Principal Engineer with a proven track record in Project Management and a desire to develop their career in this direction. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge: * Professional qualification in Project Management and/or an engineering discipline e.g. ChPP, CEng, C.WEM * Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) or Geography discipline * Proven ability to plan, execute, monitor and control projects in terms of scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management * Leadership skills to manage project teams and create positive change * Motivated to Project Manage flood and coastal risk management and water projects * Previous experience in a project management or technical civil engineering role on projects using the NEC suite of contracts * Knowledge of programme management using Microsoft Project or other suitable software * Knowledge of Earned Value Analysis to monitor project performance and produce accurate cost and spend profiles * Ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple priorities * Proactive and methodical approach to problem solving as an individual and as part of a team with a desire to find a solution * Demonstrated customer-facing success in project management * Collaborative individual that effectively builds teams * Liaison with internal and external clients to develop relationships across the business * Excellent communicator with staff, clients, joint venture partners and stakeholders * Understanding of consultancy commercial models * Preferable to have experience of working on flood risk management projects * Be driven to develop and improve your technical skills and advance your career. Benefits * Competitive Salary * Flexible working (part time available, remote working for part of the role) * Smartchoice - flexible benefits e.g. buy/sell annual leave, varying pension contributions, options for private healthcare * Training and Development Plan

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