Project Manager (with NEC PSC experience)

Project Manager (with NEC PSC experience)

Location: London (Office with some remote working available)

Role Overview:

We’re looking for an ambitious Project Manager with 5-8 years experience and a keen interest in the delivery of innovative advisory/consultancy projects. You will be responsible for administering and managing projects for our Infrastructure Performance Consultancy (IPC) team – who provide engineering-led strategic advice to many leading infrastructure clients; improving capital programmes, saving cost and carbon. You will manage consultancy commissions in line with NEC3/4 PSC contract terms and achieve the aims set by the Project Director. This typically includes working closely and efficiently with industry-leading subject matter experts to advise major infrastructure projects, and then advance industry best practice with the ICE and Infrastructure Client Group. You will provide high quality contract and project management standards from start to finish of the consultancy commission. You will play a key role in supporting the Project Teams and work closely with our Commercial and Finance Departments.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Project Director and Group Commercial Manager in review and negotiation of Appointment terms, where appropriate
• Support the Project Director to develop delivery plans for Projects/Workstreams to ensure client and internal objectives are met
• Manage Sub-consultants; drafting agreements in accordance with services and contractual obligations with support from the Project Director/Group Commercial Manager
• Manage internal team and sub-consultant resource in line with forecasts and Project programme under the overview of the Project Director
• Manage change and risk under the overview of the Project Director, including EWN/CEs
• Manage invoicing; preparation of timesheet and expense reports as required, AfPs and invoicing approvals
• Produce weekly/monthly reports including project programmes and risk registers in line with contractual requirements, and then support the Project Director/Manager with internal financial /commercial reporting
• Provide Contract/Project document control and filing
• Challenge the status quo and work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced agile environment.
• Participation in cross-trust activities, including B Corp initiatives.

Who We Are

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) is an award-winning group of professional design and consultancy practices driving change in the built environment through our four brands; Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects, Useful Studio, and Thomas Matthews. Certified as a B Corp, Social Enterprise, and Employee Benefit Organisation, we are addressing the significant issues of our time, including Net Zero carbon, circular economy, biodiversity gain, and social impact. Further to investing and growing our people as much as we do our business, we are a certified Carbon Literate Organisation and are committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Expedition Engineering - IPC

Expedition IPC help major infrastructure and construction clients improve the performance of their capital programmes and asset portfolios. Our strategic approach is fuelled by a passion for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, saving resources, and successfully implementing new processes and technology. We adopt ideas at the forefront of innovation that helps us unlock greater value for clients, such as improved productivity, cost, programme and carbon. This approach means we have successfully implemented and delivered for TfL, National Highways, HS2, Network Rail, the Environment Agency, Sizewell C, East-West Rail. Rolls-Royce, Hinkley, and many more.

Qualifications, Skills and expertise

Essential:

• Experience of NEC suite of contracts, particularly NEC3/4 PSC
• Experience in managing forecast resource, AFP, invoicing, Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events etc. for small/medium consultancy/advisory commissions
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience using in-house project management tools (e.g Rapport 3 or similar)
• Contractual experience in the infrastructure sector and/or fundamental knowledge of Construction industries and understanding of commercial considerations.
• Experience in managing contractual and commercial risk, ideally for consultancy/advisory commissions
• Digitally adept with a knowledge of technological tools to improve workflow, AI, PowerBI etc
• Ability to prepare reports using a variety of Microsoft tools.
• A passion for improving infrastructure in the UK and beyond.

Desirable (one or more from the following):

• Professionally qualified with at least one of the following qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer/Accredited NEC Project Manager/PRINCE2/APM
• Experience of working in the infrastructure sector with demonstrated experience of Project Management for Consultancy commissions, focussed on client advisory innovation and or continuous improvement work.
• Digitally adept with a knowledge of technological tools to improve workflow, AI, PowerBI etc
• Wider knowledge of contract law
• The successful candidate may also have a greater depth of technical knowledge in one or more areas of civil engineering asset management, design and/or construction

Personal attributes

• An understanding of the Trust’s ethos, and willingness to carry out their work in line with this ethos.
• Committed and proactive approach, with a passion for creating a better built environment in line with the Trust’s values.
• Collaborative and team player
• Flexible and adaptable, to work in an SME organisation with a fast moving and growing work pipeline
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• A motivated learner.

Diversity statement:

UST strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry.

We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

What We Offer

We offer excellent career development opportunities whilst working closely with our key clients.

• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Flexible working including 9-day fortnight scheme
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Private medical insurance with access to WeCare 24/7 GP access
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and other benefits

If you have bundles of enthusiasm and the personal, technical and communication skills to match, please submit a cover letter introducing yourself together with a CV and concise illustrated portfolio. By sending us your CV you agree to us keeping your details on our records for six months for recruitment purposes only. If you do not wish for us to do so, please include a statement in your cover letter.

This application may require applicants to respond to a few selection criteria to demonstrate suitable competencies and experience against the role. In addition, a form of assessment or presentation following the first interview may be requested. Any reasonable adjustments required will be met. Useful Simple Trust is an equal opportunity employer.