Senior Project Manager - Central London (London Bridge)
The Role: Senior Project Managers are responsible for managing the delivery and performance of capital infrastructure projects and programmes of varying size and complexity in their specialist sectors, health and life sciences. This role covers the full lifecycle of project and/or programme delivery – from strategic case through to post-occupancy.
Offering a hybrid working model and, project permitting, employees may work from home for up to two days per week.
The Company: A leading specialist consultancy, transforming environments for clients in health and life sciences.
You'll work in a supportive and inclusive work environment, with access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
They work in an agile and inclusive environment bringing their expertise to each project. You will be joining an ideas-driven culture that embraces new perspectives to solve complex problems.
They are organisational members of Social Value UK, and are committed to achieving social and environmental progress, whilst ensuring the success of their organisation and the organisations they serve.
Job Location: Central London (Monument)
Head Count: 100+
Specialist Sectors: Healthcare & Life Sciences
Responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager:
Manage the successful delivery of projects of varying size and complexity
Management of intermediate level activities and deliverables to ensure timely delivery of projects and programmes, working alongside wider teams comprising client teams, designers and other consultants and contractors
In conjunction with the project/programme sponsor or business lead (which may be a client) establish and champion a vision and purpose for the project/programme providing a clear understanding to delivery teams and stakeholders the overall purpose, what is to be achieved and the scope of the project/programme
Define, plan and implement the delivery structure, phasing and resources needed to deliver the required outcomes that will realise the business case and return on investment for the client
Manage and monitor project/programme finances, resources and activities within agreed project/programme parameters and tolerances, balancing conflicting demands and dependencies across workstreams and packages
Identify, evaluate mitigate and manage risks, issues and dependencies in accordance with recognised industry standards or agreed risk management policy, framework and project/programme governance
Lead, manage and motivate delivery teams and others working on the project/programme to ensure there is a clear understanding of outcomes roles and responsibilities
Lead production of regular delivery performance reports in accordance with the format required by the client to provide concise and up to date delivery status to support senior level decision making
Support the smooth running of programme/project governance and decision-making, contributing delivery subject matter expertise and context when required
Manage the successful delivery of health and life science projects and programmes of varying size and complexity
Act as the key point of contact for clients and teams related to these commissions
Work to structured and recognised project management processes and procedures
Assist in the development and management of a high performing specialist team of consultants
Proactively monitor progress to ensure that all commissions are managed in line with company values, standing financial instructions, and industry good practice, and in compliance with appropriate legislation, statutory approvals and mandatory standards
Comply with commission execution plans, ensuring they are updated as appropriate, throughout the commission
Monitor fee management and support the team to achieve financial target
Requirements for the Senior Project Manager:
Demonstrable experience in acting as the lead project/programme manager i.e. being the accountable person for delivery of that commission
Demonstratable experience as a senior project/programme manager in complex project/programme environments. Construction, consultancy, health or life science-related experience is an advantage
Experience in presenting at programme and project board meetings using written and visual presentation methods and tools
Demonstrable experience of project delivery utilising common procurement methods and contract strategies ideally NEC 3 or 4
Experience in delivering in accordance with industry delivery best practice, such as the NHS Capital Investment Manual, RIBA Plan of Work, OGC Gateways
Substantial experience of engaging with diverse stakeholder groups at all levels of seniority. Ability to translate technical information into easily understandable concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Good working knowledge of the public sector and an understanding of the requirements of healthcare, life sciences or higher education projects
Understanding of capital and procurement protocols
Excellent communications and facilitation skills formal report writing, advising on complex issues and/or recommendations
Preferably educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant field
Membership of a chartered institute in the construction industry (e.g. RICS, CIBSE, CIOB, APM or MICE)
Recognised project/programme management qualifications and chartership, e.g. APM PMQ, Managing Successful Programmes, NEC PM accreditation, MRICs or ChPP
The benefits included in this role are:
27 days annual leave with the ability to buy up to 5 more days
1 volunteering day per year
Professional annual subscription
Discounted private medical care
Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity provision
Flexible working available
Agile and hybrid working environment
Employer contributed private pension
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Season ticket loan training and development opportunities
Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Guy Dugdale – guy@prosper-consulting.org.uk