Project Manager (Permanent)

Our client is looking for Project Manager for a Permanent opportunity based near Southampton.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

HNC/HND in related engineering discipline
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering Degree
Membership of APM or equivalent

Experience

Significant and appropriate experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering EPC environment

Track record in role of Project Manager or supporting project role in executing multi-disciplined EPC projects from inception through completion
Negotiation and control of external equipment and services suppliers and contractors.
Record of site management experience of multi-disciplined site construction, plant installation, testing and commissioning of project work.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of the principles of the Company Quality Policy and Business Operating Procedures in order to execute/complete projects, deliver Customer satisfaction and achieve or improve profit targets
Understanding of Project Management issues and effective use of all PM tools and techniques
Commercial awareness with exposure to negotiation techniques
Ability to organise and communicate
Ability to evaluate technical and contractual information
Understanding of Project Risk and risk management
Team leadership / team building technique
Knowledge of need to evaluate, develop and improve existing practices to improve project performance and increase benefit

KEY DUTIES

Direct and manage all aspects of multi-discipline EPCm Projects from inception through completion
From Client handover, define base line scope, programmes and allowances together with the procedures for management of requests for change to allowance/budgets in advance of Project Execution Plan issue
Preparation of the Project Execution Plan for the execution of all project activities in accordance with the Company Business Operating Procedures and specific Client/contract requirements
Develop the organisational structure for a multi-disciplined team from nominated resources essential for the successful execution of the project
Define the policies and processes for clear communications to all parties involved in the project
Manage the preparation and regular update of the Project Schedule against which all project deliverables are monitored and controlled
Initiate and review engineering design, procurement, manufacturing, shipping, sub-contract, project operations and site activity to ensure compliance with project specifications, schedule requirements and Company legal obligations
Optimise completion of deliverables, equipment and services for most cost effective shipment to Client's site.
Review Project Financial status and manage change control, taking action to mitigate liability for overrun, variations or third party claims
Report progress in compliance with the Project Execution Plan mandates
Assist and support the Sales, Marketing and Proposals initiatives as directed from time to time as a function of Projects Group Departmental duties
Shall take reasonable steps to ensure that as Project Managers:
They demonstrate, at all times, visible and felt leadership on all matters of Health, Safety and Environment
They encourage and promote our core HS&E values and safety conscious attitudes in all employees, sub-contractors and partners at all times
For all activities, that identified and appropriate control measures are being effective in compliance with the legal and other requirements
Sufficient resources are allocated to enable works to be carried out in a safe and controlled manner.
Activities are effectively planned and undertaken in compliance with Company, Site and Project HS&E regulations, contract requirements
permit conditions and relevant legal and other requirements.
All activities are planned , risk assessed and supervised correctly
Work activities are actively monitored against the arrangements within this plan
They contribute towards building a positive team spirit on all HS&E matters on site.
Thorough accident/incident investigations are carried out, reported and closed out.
Near miss and improvement observation reporting is maintained