Senior Project Manager

4 weeks ago

Kent, United Kingdom VVB Engineering Full time

Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience in the Highways Sector, and willing to commute to Sevenoaks? Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at VVB where our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision. CORE Values – Who are we? VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Fire, 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 - What we offer..

  • Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals
  • Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location
  • Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools
  • 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP
  • Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down)
At VVB we are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager who is fully accountable and responsible for projects P&L within the sector. The role includes accountability for project operational and commercial performance, with a strong emphasis on contracts management. The role will also be responsible for the leadership and development of teams within the highways sector as well as the application of VVB’s CORE values in their day-to-day duties. Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing leadership and project management in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.
  • 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.
  • Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project.
  • Manage project reporting highlighting key metrics such as revenue and cost, cashflow, profitability, risk, and opportunities as well as other project performance criteria. Review of trends and instigation of action plans to ensure reduction of business exposure and increase in performance.
  • Reporting of all Heath & Wellbeing, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability statistics across projects inline the company requirements.
  • Delivery of all key project documentation to business at start of project including PEP, PAP, PBP & HASEMP. Liaison with Sector Manager for briefing on project and documentation acceptance.
  • On occasions in partnership with Work Winning (and BU Business Development), ownership of the bid process through to offer for projects within the sector. On occasion full Bid management will be required depending on client requirements and experience.
  • Establishment of new areas of opportunity within sector for growth (working with Sector Manager). On occasion to undertake works in emerging markets and/or other sectors as required by the business.
  • Review competencies of project personnel within the sector with HoD/Principles to ensure that all personnel have suitable training, qualifications & behaviours to ensure suitability for the role.
  • Ensure that all works are reviewed by the relevant responsible and competent person and are undertaken effectively to ensure compliance with company procedures, legal requirements, and relevant standards.
  • Management of project or teams to ensure business KPI’s are met including Sustainability, HR & development, and any sector specific KPI’s as determined by the Business.
  • Working with the HR team to ensure suitable deployment on projects, and associated recruitment.
  • Working on and delivery of improvement programmes as scheduled by the ELT.
  • Working with the HR team to develop high performing staff and operative teams.
  • Assist the Sector Manager in the development of strategic sector supply chain with Procurement and Commercial focusing on alignment with VVB core values, competence, and capability, value, and delivery certainty.
  • VVB representative on sector panels, working groups and associated organisations. Deputies as Key client relationship manager for the clients within the sector.
  • Assist Sector Manager with marketing events for the sector from conferences, trade fairs and other events, in line with the Work Winning Strategy.
What we are looking for...
  • Strong safety background. Detailed knowledge of HSE legislation including Electricity at Work Act. Clear demonstration of development of a strong safety culture.
  • Comprehensive contractual awareness with experience of NEC/JCT and other industry contracts
  • Experience with a Tier 2 M+E company.
  • Must have delivered multiple contracts successfully within the Road Tunnels & Highways sector.
  • Good working knowledge of relevant electrical, mechanical and comms installations legislation and standards.
  • Good working knowledge and appreciation of HR processes and practices
  • Key account management experience. Balancing clients needs with that of the business. Strong relationships with sector clients.
  • Financial experience – ensuring cost, revenue, profit and cashflow are effectively managed and understood
Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Communications background)
  • Registered member of either CIBSE or IET or other recognized Engineering Council Institutions
• APM • HSE training (SMSTS) This role will be based across our project locations, you will be required to travel to other sites and offices as and when required. VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. If this sounds like the role for you, apply now using the link below NO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

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