Senior Project Manager

As Senior Project Manager, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to construction, commissioning and handover to the client. You will lead all areas of Civil, Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) engineering scope of works on the project or a series of smaller projects, and be involved in programme management, commercial management and HSQE development and awareness. Your role will be key in supporting the Contracts Manager to achieve the outcomes of the project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a 'one team' culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Instill a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.
• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives, instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
• Lead and co-ordinate the multi-discipline civil, MEICA and process team in the delivery of the project on-time, on-budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers.
• Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up-to-date.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites, as well as conducting and leading toolbox talks and whiteboard meetings.
• Ensure best practice project management techniques are used such as Lean Construction and Last Planner.
• Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities, mitigate/reduce risk where possible and manage opportunities.
• Report on the monthly performance of your project to the framework manager including performance against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
• Manage cashflow on projects and work with the Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on-time to the client.
• Build and promote industry-leading teams by providing training and mentoring of staff including setting out development plans for your team.
• Provide an active involvement in resource management and recruitment within your team as a hiring manager.
• Provide assistance, oversight and guidance from time to time on tendering opportunities for new upcoming projects.
• Respond to and address any client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner.
• Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide feedback on how to improve client satisfaction.
• Seek to improve the project delivery process by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience in the Project Management of Civil and MEICA engineering works such as concrete works, pipelaying, mechanical system installation and electrical installation packages.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver project objectives.
• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project; ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem-solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full Driving License.

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Eireann (formerly Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water. Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion. We have a talented team of 450+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.