Project Advisor

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In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an array of employee benefits to suit diverse individual needs. These include: 22 days' annual leave, Christmas shut down days, 2 paid Mace days to assist with work life balance, generous company pension scheme, private medical insurance, dental insurance, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, paid volunteer leave and many discounts for retail and restaurants.

If you have taken time out of the workforce and are looking to return, we also encourage you to apply. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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The project:
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. The project will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The utilities manager reports directly to the utilities senior manager and is responsible for the direction and management of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a utilities contract or work package assigned to them in accordance with the programme schedule and delivery budget. this post will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the project. its delivery will be reliant not only on innovative engineering and construction but also on the strongest qualities amongst project managers. the role is to provide management to ensure the effective delivery of your utilities scope as part of the overarching civils programme of SZC, whilst recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider project. The utilities manager role is to develop the implementation plan for delivering the utilities scope to cost, schedule and quality within the agreed constraints. the scope consists new temporary and permanent connections, diversionary and protective measures and monitoring repair and maintenance of utilities (telecommunications, potable water, foul water, natural gas, power including sub-stations) located across several SZC project sites. It includes management of feasibility, design, procurement, and construction of new and existing utility assets together with disconnections, making safe and abandonment of decommissioned utilities.

You'll be responsible for:

• Define the work scope to be delivered within the scope of work, necessary measures under the New Roads and Streetworks Act or other enabling agreement and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme.
• Develop and implement Utilities solutions in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed. The PEP sets out the "why", "what", "how", "when" and "who" for the delivery of the programme.
• Interface with client's requirements, building a strategy to manage and deliver best value, interfacing with utility companies to develop and agree preferred solutions and manage to a successful conclusion.
• Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work.
• Drive the delivery of utilities activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business, technical and sustainability requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters.
• Anticipate, manage, and resolve utilities issues. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop, and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues to the Utilities Senior Manager (Programme Manager or Director).
• Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for utilities work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2).
• Review Utility Service Provider - Contractor supplied Level 3 and 16 week rolling schedules.
• Ensure the List of Deliverables (LOD) relating to the scope of utilities work to be delivered.
• Ensure that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual.
• Interface with other programmes to ensure a high-level view of how utilities is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members.

You'll need to have:

• Demonstrate project management success on delivering Utilities (Power, Natural Gas, Portable Water, Foul Water, Telecommunications) solutions in respect to new connections, disconnections, diversions and protections within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental.
• Working knowledge of service avoidance and Safe digging practice, in accordance with HSG 47
• Demonstrate a thorough understand of utilities Builder Work in Connection (BWIC) and CDM Regulations.
• Comfortable in the co-ordination of multi-disciplinary teams made up of designers, contractors, internal and external stakeholders, local authorities and community liaison representatives.
• Ability in making sound decisions based on understanding of project criticality and best for project outcomes.
• Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
• Hold a higher degree level education or project management qualification.

You'll also have:

• New Roads & Streetworks Act Qualification/Certification.
• Recognised Utilities Safety Card (EUSR etc) Accreditation.
• Recognised National Water Hygiene Accreditation.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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