Senior Project Manager - client side

Senior Project Manager - client side - Rail sector (Buildings & Civils)
Buckinghamshire / Warwickshire (hybrid role) 
(Apply online only) per day outside of IR35
Contract duration up to 12 months

We are looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to a client side position. You will be working on two rail projects, one of which is in construction stage, the other is in design stage. 

This is a full time assignment, will be hybrid although there will be requirements for head office and site visits as required. 

Key Responsibilities: 
Lead projects from initiation to close-out, delivering them safely, on time, within budget and to quality using APM or PRINCE2 methodologies. 
Define scope, milestones and team roles, build and run the project plan
Manage internal teams and external contractors
Set up governance, including technical working groups and executive steering groups
Report regularly to stakeholders on progress, risk and spend against forecast
Make sure projects deliver value for money, support the client's strategic objectives and keep the client compliant with changing regulation
Run lessons-learnt reviews at completion
Required Skills 
Degree or similar in Project Management, Construction Management or Civil Engineering (preferred) 
Demonstrable experience in working on the client side, either for an end client or a Project Management Consultancy 
Full working knowledge and understanding in using web-based contract management tools (eg Cemar)
Strong IT skills, including a good understanding of Microsoft Excel
Thorough understanding of NEC suite of contracts
Please apply with a copy of your CV (it doesn't have to be up to date) to find out more.

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