Project Manager

Costain Group • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • 4d ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

United Utilities have awarded Costain a new Managed Service Provider (MSP) framework contract. Under the contract Costain provide the overall management and delivery of United Utilities’ larger-scale water and wastewater asset maintenance activities across the entirety of its network, including 96 water treatment and 575 wastewater treatment sites, which serves over six million people in the North West of England.

The Project Manager will lead on the delivery of planned and reactive project work across the UU region and develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and promote a team spirit environment. The role will require experience of both design and delivery of water projects with the successful individual likely responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of smaller projects

The role would be hybrid, with the prime location being Aviator Way (Manchester). The work location will span across the Costain office, the office at Warrington, and sites in the North-West of England and with home working a possibility for certain tasks.

At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, line management and development of multidisciplinary teams
Provide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of maintenance projects and services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover
Ensure supply chain remain compliant with the framework management plan
Provide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents
Ensure a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and choosing efficient delivery strategies
Ensure all stakeholders within MSP and United Utilities are engaged at strategic & operational levels and supportive of the projects and services and their potential impacts
Ensure consistent and reliable reporting of project/services performance into the MSP systems
Ensure key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)
Strong track record of delivery of project programmes
Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
Ability to build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, Supply Chain partners, within your team and across the Framework & Costain group
Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
Good communication and interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
SMSTS qualification or IOSH Managing Safely
Relevant CSCS card
Full UK Driving Licence

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