Assistant Project Manager/ Project Manager (Water Sector) in Ellon

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We are proud to have been appointed to all three Flood Risk and Asset Management (FRAM) Lots, the first to be announced under the UK Government Commercial Agency’s Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Framework. The award deepens our 25‑year partnership with the Environment Agency, through delivering expert technical, environmental, commercial and programme services across flood and coastal risk management. We will support the Environment Agency in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of their record investment programme, reducing flood risk, and delivering projects that protect communities and benefit the environment.

We are seeking Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers, with a history of delivering in the Water industry to join our Infrastructure Project Management team to work on the FRAM across our North, Midlands and Scotland regions operating from eight regional offices. Our growth trajectory is strong, supported by a robust pipeline of projects, and you will be joining a growing team of like‑minded people that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting‑edge solutions.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• As an Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager, you will be expected to work as part of or lead a team to successfully manage and deliver capital investment projects.
• This role involves providing client‑side project management support during all stages of the project delivery lifecycle from option studies, option development, and construction tender support through to NEC contract administration and on‑site delivery.
• Support Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
• Participation in appropriate meetings including minuting and proactively engaging in discussions, contributing to the PEP, collating progress reports, assisting with procurement strategies and tender documentation, general post contract management and administration.
• Proactively engage with client, contractor and other stakeholders, being aware of the scope of service and ensuring delivery within agreed parameters and help resolve disputes whenever possible.
• Client‑side project management, including stakeholder, H&S, risk, quality, schedule and contract management.
• Support projects and commissions that are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost and time.
• Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects, meeting the client and business requirements.
• Manage the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross‑functional team.
• Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Provide support on contract management services on NEC4 contracts, administering through a contract management system.
• Advise the client on procurement strategies and review tender documentation.
• Provide effective support and mentoring to graduates and apprentices.

Qualifications:

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Infrastructure project management experience (Water industry experience essential).
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) ideally working towards NEC ECC accreditation.
• Experience of working as part of an integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Relationship building skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders, as well as an ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts.
• Able to work under own initiative where appropriate, working closely with the Senior Project Managers and Associates in the delivery of some of our projects.
• A team player with a “can‑do” attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to utilize current digital tools.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.
• Keen to work as part of a team and to develop and progress career development.
• Engenders a right‑first‑time approach.
• Supporter of social and CSR activities, promoting a positive and enjoyable workplace.

Education, Professional Qualifications Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of proven experience in a consulting environment providing a full spectrum of PM services including chairing meetings, minuting or proactively engaging in discussions, developing the PEP, progress reports and tender documentation.
• A relevant degree such as project management, engineering, environmental science, construction or a related subject.
• Understanding and use of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
• A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2 would be desirable.
• An associate member of a related professional body preferably chartered (APM, CIOB) would be desirable.
• May be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.