Project Manager (Civils)

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Project Overview:

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity
Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast-moving developments.If you’re motivated, hands-on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.
Please register your interest early, by registering your interest to participate in this this transformational aviation project!

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and subcontract coordination. Your recommendations will ensure field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements. 

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”.

Major Responsibilities:

As the Project Manager you will report to the Senior Project Manager and work with them on the technical, commercial and financial management of the project(s) to deliver to the project and overall business objectives. Every day will bring fresh challenges - and the opportunity to leave your mark on projects that make the difference. Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the project team through design, procurement, construction, delivery and handover
•  Foster a culture of world-class health, safety and environmental performance 
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting project delivery and airport operations 
• Deliver projects to agreed cost, schedule and quality requirements 
• Lead Airport Operational Readiness planning and handover activities 
• Develop, motivate and mentor the project team 
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and planning requirements 
• Manage and influence internal and external stakeholders 
• Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement activities 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and relevant work experience
• Typically 5+ years’ experience managing civil engineering projects valued in excess of £10m
• Experience managing suppliers and multi-disciplinary teams 
• Strong commercial and financial awareness 
• Knowledge of NEC contracts desirable 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience on UK airport infrastructure projects or with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements
• Experience in live operational environments and airport projects desirable
• Experience with digital design tools, construction management systems, and 3D design coordination.Qualifications – practitioner level in project management (e.g. APMP Project Management
• Qualification or PRINCE2 Practitioner)

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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