Senior Project Manager (Water Utilities)

Binnies, an RSK Group Company, is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join our Water Utilities team to support our expanding workload within the water industry. Our team consults, delivers and manages projects in the water industry. We support a flexible base location with opportunities for home working, office working or a mixture of both.

The Project Manager will be accountable for the planning and execution of our projects to the defined scope, cost and programme to meet our Client’s requirements. They will also engage with clients and implement resource management strategy to drive successful framework delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, execute, monitor and control projects in terms of scope, time, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management for projects varying in revenue.
• Effectively control and manage project change.
• Deliver projects to the As-Sold financial metrics or better.
• Contract management under a variety of framework and standalone contracts.
• Understand client performance requirements and develop strategy to deliver value to all parties.
• Assess the technical and commercial risk of projects during the sales process.
• Create and review proposals and costings for new projects.
• Implements resource management strategy for professionals across multiple projects/programmes.
• Ensures compliance with quality management systems, and drives innovation and efficiencies into project delivery.
• Provides leadership, guidance and direction to others in the coordination and delivery of multi-disciplinary appraisals and designs.
• Organise and chair professional client meetings.
• Coaches and mentors professionals including performance management, career planning and learning and development.

Attributes:

• Professional qualification in Project Management and/or an engineering discipline.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, monitor and control projects.
• Leadership skills to manage project teams and create positive change.
• Motivated to manage projects in the water sector.
• Experience in a project management role on consultancy projects.
• Understanding of consultancy commercial models for both project delivery and tender development.
• Knowledge of programme management using Microsoft Project or other suitable software.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Proactive approach to problem solving as an individual and as part of a team with a desire to find a solution.
• Demonstrated customer-facing success in project management and effective client relationship management.
• Collaborative individual that effectively builds teams.
• Liaison with internal and external clients to develop relationships across the business.
• Excellent communicator with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of working in water or a transferable sector.
• Be driven to develop and advance your career.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Flexible working, including, if desired, a mixture of office and remote working, nine-day fortnights or other full time or part time working arrangements.
• Pension.
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection.

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery. Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?