Connect Plus Services (CPS) is a joint venture contract made up of Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering, Atkins and Egis. The contract maintains and operates the M25 DBFO including surrounding roads on behalf of the Highways England and provides an excellent opportunity to work on one of the busiest networks in Europe . We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the APD Team for a 12 month contract.
Assist the Project Manager of Renewal and/or Improvement Project Projects from Inception to Close Out located across the entire Network. Project types include, Pavement projects, Safety improvement projects, Structures refurbishment, Geotechnical and Drainage works.
Assist the Project Managers on liaising with all Stakeholders for each project with particular focus on meeting requirement of Highways Agency (HA) and Connect Plus (CP) as primary Clients
Project portfolio delivery to time, cost, quality and delivering the agreed outcomes with full supporting documentation to allow project close out.
Working with Framework Contractors for project execution in accordance with the implemented Collaborative Management strategy
Application of innovative and efficient design and construction methods to all projects
Support delivery of all projects in accordance with Zero Harm plan implemented by business
Accountabilities
Assist with a number of projects at different stages of the project lifecycle.
Commission and manage internal and external resources in terms of quality, budget and programme
Manage end to end project progress from asset team, designers, sub-consultants, construction team and contractors
Manage schedule and resolve delivery issues for each project
Manage cost plan for each project
Routinely report schedule, current spend and financial forecast of each project to HA and CP
Report detailed status of each project at HA monthly meetings, including schedule and cost forecast
Liaise with Planner, Construction Manager, Project QS and Designers to develop individual project schedules and budget estimates
Liaison with Asset team and Operations team as necessary
Maintain MS Project schedule to identify milestones and completion dates for tasks and teams
Assess, mitigate and manage progress, finance and delivery risks
Ensure key project enablers are implemented, TTROs, Road Space Bookings, Local Authority Consultation etc.
Ensure project transfer and ECI meetings occur
Prioritise critical path activities and manage resources accordingly
Adhere to project governance procedure and ensure all necessary supporting documentation is prepared and presented.
Project Management Experience preferably supported by recognised PM qualification, PRINCE2, APMP etc.
Preference of minimum IEng qualification registered with Engineering Council and membership of appropriate professional institution (ICE or IHT) or working towards such qualification.
Broad skills, knowledge and understanding of Highway or Structures Engineering and associated design areas
Understanding of H&S Requirements related to Highway Engineering
Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation
Competent in exercising the duties under CDM
CSCS Card
Understanding of Environmental requirements of projects
Knowledge of the NEC Contract and other relevant forms of contract
Knowledge of Quality Management
Knowledge of HA procedures
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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