Senior Project Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the largest Utility companies across the UK as part of the National Grid Technology Framework, to join as an ambitious CCTV / Access Control Project Engineer and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.  The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of projects in line with agreed timescales.
 
UK Travel is a requirement of the role, so a full driving licence is mandatory.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 

• Have ownership of the overall project including planning, coordinating and execution of projects
• Attend Project Team meetings with key stakeholders to report on the progress
• Identify risks or issues regarding the progress of the project and offer mitigation to resolve said risks.
• To be fully accountable for the delivery of the projects, ensuring it is completed safely, on time, in accordance with the contract requirements and to budget.
• Sets the overall standard on the projects/contract.
• Identify issues and ensure they are resolved in a controlled and timely manner.
• To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed, and delivered.
• Responsible for effective client relationship management, collaborative approach and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders on project/contract progress.
• Ensures operating plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
• Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business-critical issues referred to the Operations Director.
• To comply with company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for all commercial activities associated with the project including the delivery of the gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics

Essential Competencies
 

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a commercial, or relative discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients, stakeholders, and end users.
• Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives.
• Experience in project delivery
• Strategic, operational, technical and management skills

 
Advantageous
 

• Safe Control of Operations 1 & 2 (SCO 1 & 2) - Gas
• Safe Control of Operations 91 (SCO 91) – Gas
• National Grid Person - Substation
• National Grid Competent Person - Substation
• EUSR Safety Health and Environmental Awareness - Gas
• Emergency First Aid at Work – (EFAW)
• SMSTS

 
As well as a competitive salary and company vehicle, you will be provided with a laptop and mobile, as well as:
 

• Working away allowance
• Annual Appraisal
• Annual salary review
• Long Service Awards – Starting at 1 year
• Childcare Vouchers
• Share Incentive Plan
• 24 hour Virtual GP
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension scheme
• 33 days holiday, including statutory Bank Holidays
• Quality accommodation
• Company vehicle
• Plant and specialist equipment is provided, with exception to hand tools
• Laptop, iPad, iPhone, and any required ICT equipment for the role
• Ongoing training and personal development via the Learning Hub

If interested please contact Reiss Gordon on 02086263110 or rgordon@ssr-perosnnel.com