Project Manager

Our client, a leading water sector specialist, is looking to recruit a Project Manager on a permanent/salaried basis.

Main responsibilities

To take a lead on the safe delivery of projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of the delivery team's safety culture
To proactively drive and manage project delivery, taking full responsibility and accountability for the performance of all aspects of the assigned project portfolio
To performance manage staff, contractor and supplier teams engaged on the project to ensure efficiency targets set by the business are met in conjunction with satisfying all other project deliverables
To liaise with customers, internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and to maintain and enhance the reputation of the client
To effectively and systematically identify, value, record and manage project level risk and change.
To provide regular project reporting in line with corporate requirements including accurate financial forecasting.
To develop, present and gain corporate approval for project or sub-programme business case, in line with the Company's governance processes
To be responsible for contractor performance as delegated by the Delivery Manager and to manage key supplier relationships through project delivery.
You will have no direct reports but you will be responsible for the performance of the project team in conjunction with discipline leads.  Project teams will typically be between 4-8 depending on type and volume of work. 
Essential criteria

Experienced in the delivery of projects whilst taking account of environmental deadlines and working within an environment where external approvals and constraints apply
Delivery focused with good team organisational skills and able to prioritise a number of conflicting priorities to achieve overall success
Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making in complex and pressurised situations
Excellent report writing, presentation and oral communication skills and able to influence and negotiate at various levels
Understanding of financial processes and able to demonstrate contract knowledge and acumen
Understanding of the requirements to engage all stakeholders as appropriate and able to build relationships at various levels within the organisation and with key stakeholders.
Good people management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and staff who are not necessarily part of direct line management