Project Manager

Ipsum; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Leicester

Project Manager

Your New Role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and leading the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects for a number of our Clients, being the interface between the Operations team and the business at a senior level and managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of specific projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote and maintain a safety culture to deliver excellent Health and Safety performance.
• Be accountable for all aspects of the delivery service within the specific projects.
• Manage the commercial budget for the projects and deliver within budget.
• Lead a multi-functional team to deliver projects circa £3m per annum.
• Lead and mentor a team ensuring delivery to TCQ (Time; Cost & Quality) and ensuring safe delivery whilst maximising efficiencies and achieving business objectives.
• Develop strong relationships with the leadership team to ensure the service being offered meets the Client expectations.
• Identify additional opportunities and work with the Clients to establish the need.
• Manage risks and changes at programme level and escalate issues affecting programme/project delivery.
• Develop and maintain resource plans to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deliver the workload.
• Review performance, take appropriate action as necessary and report to the Framework Manager and other executives on a monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance.
• Manage the relationship with the Supply Chain to successfully deliver projects and act as an escalation point for any issues arising from the performance of the contract.
• Develop and implement an internal and external stakeholder management and escalation plan for the programme of work.
• Delivery of the projects within the programme area to TCQ targets.

About You

• Previous experience in a Project Management position.
• Degree, or equivalent, in Utilities Management or Project Management.
• Driving Licence.
• Significant leadership and people management skills and an ability to build and develop high performing teams from across the business and external organisations and coach and mentor as appropriate.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to be able to respond rapidly to unexpected events, having the ability to develop creative solutions to problems.
• Solid commercial, financial and analytical skills.
• Delivery of key targets and objectives within the limits of available resources.
• Proven track record of managing different contractual arrangements.
• Proven track record of delivery of project portfolios.
• Degree level qualified (or equivalent qualification/level of experience) and ideally professionally qualified (e.g., CEng, MICE, MCIOB).

Our Benefits

We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation.
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling.
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP.
• Occupational Health support.
• Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):
• Cycle to Work.
• Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more.
• Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Flexible Working.
• Long Service Awards.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives.

Your New Company

The UK's utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.