As a Project Manager at HS2 you will deliver assigned projects successfully through the management of the client, the supply chain and other stakeholders, aiding in the design, vision and strategy for the delivery for the infrastructure programme to ensure delivery according to time, cost, quality, safety & environmental specifications.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager working on Area South of the HS2 programme on a 5km sections from Uxbridge to Gerrards Cross - 3km viaduct, major cuttings (earthworks), piling, site set up, & utilities.  Please note the project is moving into delivery phase with the Tier 1 main contractors due to start constructing the main works contract shortly.  Therefore, looking for Project Managers with major heavy civils experience during the delivery phase of a project working for a client or Tier 1 main contractor.

Role initlaly based from Offices in Euston and then will shortly move to a major construction site compund in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.

           
About the role:

• Direct and manage area projects from broad programme strategy to delivery and handover as directed by the Senior Project Manager and the Project Director.
• Support the Senior Project Manager to deliver projects to meet control budgets, key milestones, and time, cost quality and safety targets in line with programme plans
• Negotiate, procure and authorise all relevant project contracts and variations, and approve and authorise all payments to meet value for money criteria
• Lead interfaces with all external and internal stakeholders relating to projects managed
• Manage the integration of works across the boundaries of other interfacing projects.
• Support the Senior Project Manager by reporting project progress, including progress reports and papers, to the Contract Board, Programme Board, and other similar boards
• Oversee the risk management for projects managed and take the lead on audits and independent reviews undertaken by other parties
• Provide direct input to communications, press and media for internal and external stakeholders by collaborating with the communications directorate
• Establish and maintain relationships with key customers, including contractors, and key stakeholders in order to enable quick resolution of issues

 
Qualifications
 About You:
 

• Degree in Civil engineering (or equivalent)
• Recognised professional Project Management qualification
• Knowledge of contract management (such as NEC3)
• Proven track record of project management; designs and construction of bridges, viaducts and heavy civils gained within an infrastructure environment
• Experience of leading teams or colleagues across matrix working environments
• Experience of working with large complex, multi-disciplinary projects (minimum £50m+), where the applicant has held budget, planning and programme responsibility.
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It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.