project manager Southampton, England
Job description
Are you interested in working on major projects of national significance?
Would you like to work for one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy businesses with a constantly expanding workload?
Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are differentiated by Leading with Science® to provide innovative technical solutions to our clients. We support global commercial and government clients focused on water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. With 21,000 associates worldwide, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems.
Following our continued success in securing new projects in the residential sector, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with a background in private and social housing to join our team.
You will be responsible for managing projects, working closely with our client, stakeholders and colleagues from other Tetra Tech disciplines.
Your Role
We are seeking a passionate high performing Project Manager who can demonstrate a flexible management skillset:
- A leader with the ability to empower and inspire others to deliver successful outcomes
- A collaborative team manager who will work with the whole project team to develop objectives and agree ways of working
- Experienced in managing JCT and NEC 3/4 contracts ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract
- Monitors progress against the schedule managing resources against the baseline and identifies variances that require action
- Monitors financial performance throughout the project and prepares reports for stakeholders
- Preparation of the Risk Management plan and process to identify threats and opportunities, assessing the impacts to develop suitable response plans
- Manages the consistent application of quality assurance processes and standards
- Able to establish and maintain governance structures that define clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for governance
- Develops and disseminates a stakeholder management and communications plan to meet the objectives of the project.
- Establish and manage review points, which will inform governance and provide evaluations of progress.
- Manage the change control process in line with the contract conditions.
- The ability to define, evaluate, track and realise the business benefits of project.
About you
- Experience working on complex infrastructure projects including residential sectors.
- PMQ Accredited preferably
- NEC 3/4 accredited preferably and experience with JCT form of contract
- Suitability for security clearance, SC Cleared preferably
- Past experience of managing multiple projects with a keen interest in developing skills in scheduling and project management
- Strong communication skills including the ability to manage meetings with senior client representatives
- A collaborative approach including managing large technical teams
- Proven ability to deliver to deadlines
- Able to work collaboratively with clients in order to deliver results
- Professional and ethical in everything that you do
- Able to identify and develop a phased approach to delivery, working collaboratively with the client to understand and agree the project requirements
- Team player, able to deliver multiple projects to tight deadlines and to form effective relationships.
- Determined approach to delivery
- Good practical application of Microsoft Software, including Project, Excel and Word
- Ability to prepare and implement a range of project tools including programmes, risk registers, Stakeholder Management Plans, Project Execution Plans and Quality Assurance Plans
- Driving licence preferable
Having the flexibility to react to a constantly fluctuating workload is a key part of this position. In return, we will give you all the opportunities and support that you need to turn your fascination and determination into important skills and, of course, a rewarding career.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
