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Location: Cheshire

Package: Up to £68,500 (DOE). Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria, car allowance, private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service

Our client is currently looking to speak with a Project Manager who has extensive experience of working on National Gas transmission projects

Other duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager include:

Experience of managing National Gas projects

Manage the safe execution of industrial automation projects and their delivery, compliant with agreed contract and project objectives, within schedule deadlines and budget ensuring quality, profit maximization and customer satisfaction.

Meeting with senior management and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs.

Communicating with team members

Identifying risks and taking measures to prevent delays and budgetary constraints.

Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements.

Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience, and strengths of staff members.

Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery.

Compiling and submitting project status reports to clients, management, and other stakeholders

Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation

Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders.

Managing day-to-day operations of the project

Working with Designers, Developers, Quality H&S and Procurement and other stakeholders for planning and documentation.

Project Manager skills, qualifications & Experience

Proficiency in inventory control and process improvement

Working knowledge of project management software tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other relevant applications. E.g., Primavera P6 and FastDraft

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure and make hard decisions required to achieve project objectives.

Proficiency in NEC 4 – preferable under Option A and C and E

Excellent working knowledge with either PMBOK or PRINCE 2

Excellent understanding of working under CDM15 roles of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer Roles.

Working knowledge of NGT Policies Procedures and Specifications. Typically, Business Procedures, Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health and Safety

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