Reporting to: Head of PMO
Liaising with: Operational Directors, Commercial Director, and SMT and Framework Leadership Team members, Client PMO management Team, Client Project Management Team, Project Managers
Hours of work: 45 hours per week
Department: PMO
Location: Enfield
Key Competencies
Candidate Specification
Personal Attributes
Good relationship management skills
Personable, pro-active, professional and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional stakeholder relationship management
Exemplary communication and reporting skills
Strong skills in creating and maintaining project plans, including risks, actions, issues, dependencies
Proven experience of successful programme and risk management
Ability to influence others at all levels of the business
Knowledgeable and experienced in efficient Change Management methods
Able to maintain and improve the PMO policies and procedures
Technical Specification
Experience Required
Experienced in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure programmes working for a construction company, consultant or client organisation
Ideally experienced in the water utilities sector with significant exposure to work with water companies and highway authorities
Proficient user of PowerBI, and ideally the wider Microsoft PowerPlatform
Proficient user of Microsoft Excel
Familiar with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Essential Qualifications
Degree qualified in engineering and construction related subject
Desirable Qualifications
MEng civil engineering or construction related degree
Member of ICE and registered with Engineering Council (CEng)
Role Purpose
To administer, monitor and report on construction project performance, primarily in the water infrastructure (potable water and drainage) sector to ensure that production, cost, quality, programme, efficiency & benefits realisation are controlled and achieved.
To provide regular reports to the client and functional management to demonstrate status, forecast, and future plans to address and manage change.
To support the wider project and client team in delivery of large programmes of work, remove hurdles to progress and work with clients to ensure efficient development, design, pricing, entry into contract agreement, delivery and handover of construction programmes.
Role Summary
Support the day-to-day operations of the PMO to actively manage performance
Follow established processes and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of these procedures.
Prepare regular status reporting to both clients and within all levels of the business/ Ensure efficient change control methods and process are utilised and support the commercial team in administering the contract by writing early warnings and providing the detail to claims.
Be a point of contact for the client’s project managers, answering queries and providing information on project and programme position as required.
Liaise with Browne Framework Managers to manage project delivery
Liaise with Design Team
Monitoring the activities and performance of Project
Prepare Monthly and Weekly Client Progress Reports
Record all changes to client requirements and scope of services
Promote, enforce and adhere to the company's Health & Safety Policy and Procedure
Make line managers aware of key issues and solutions
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant client representatives, supply chain and local authorities
Produce and manage contract programme
Provide suitable bid support at tender stage
Representing the Company at various meetings.
Assist with all commercial aspects and monitor contract costs
Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
Ability to lead project management commissions, act as the key day to day client interface, ensuring objectives are met and project delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards
Understanding of Engineering Principles
Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post
Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave
Long Service Scheme
Car allowance (if deemed business user) - £5,670 per annum
Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of probation
Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
Healthcare cover for employee only
Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
CSR Programme (3 days supported per annum)
Continuous Development Opportunities