Our consultancy client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to work in a secondment with their Water end client supporting Thames Water projects based out of Reading 2/3 days a week with hybrid working.

Our client are experts in project controls and PMO harnessing world-class technology, digital, data, and AI capability, redefining how projects are delivered. They provide innovative project solutions, driven by a community of experienced, caring, and passionate professionals, all seeking to improve the way projects are delivered, with end clients across the UK.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre- and post-contract management in NEC 3 or NEC 4 ECC form and procurement within the UK Construction industry. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement and contract management. As Senior Project Manager you will have experience working with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Design and Build contracts.

Role Responsibilities

• NEC3/4 Option A, Option C, Option E ECC Contract management and administration client side Budget control
• Collaborating with the QS on Payment valuations and certifying monthly payments under ECC and PSC forms of the NEC 4 form of contract
• Actual cost forecasting and Defined Cost determination in collaboration with the QS
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure appropriate project management records and commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
• Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications in line with best practice
• Conduct initial project scope planning, cost estimates and feasibility studies
• Preparation of tender documentation
• Evaluation of tenders
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with contractors early in the design phase
• Post-Contract Activities
• Manage and administer construction contracts
• Monitor project expenditure and in year spend
• Lead the evaluation and negotiation of Compensation Events
• Final accounts and post-project evaluation

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Bachelor''s or master''s Degree qualification
• APM ideally
• Water / Waste Water experience
• Construction experience a must
• Line Management and recruitment experience of Project Mangers or Assistant Project Mangers.
• CDM regulation knowledge and experience.
• Risk management experience
• Valid CSCS card, with Water Hygiene Card desirable.
• Main contractor and/or joint venture experience working client side
• An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts
• You must have the right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Salary range -65-80k depending on experience level
• Generous company holiday
• 2/3 days office based in Reading offices
• Company pension contribution
• Chance to work on major UK infrastructure projects cross sector.