Project Manager

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role We have been awarded a major multi-million-pound design and build framework agreement with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) as part of NWG’s Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) £3.6 billion investment programme. As we embark on this exciting 12-year design and build framework, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our Operations Team. This is a full-time permanent role, based in the North East. Please note: a full valid driving license is a pre-requisite for this role. What will your day look like Assist in the complete bid process from PQQ to tender submission Assist with Approvals process to ensure that all bids have the necessary approvals in accordance with company procedures Support with detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within defined timescales Ensure that estimating procedures are followed in the production of tenders. Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high quality estimates and tender submissions Maintain and update records of tenders, including change control Prepare a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teams on all successful tenders Be able to communicate programme and risk related issues Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management About you Knowledge of the ‘NEC Suite of Contracts’ preferable Experience of PQQ’s and tendering bids Commercially aware and highly numerate Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management Have experience of producing multi-disciplined high value, high quality tender submissions Have a technical background in Civil Engineering What’s in it for you 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company car / Car allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water We are an equal opportunities employer We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion #J-18808-Ljbffr