Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager
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We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading Design, Engineering and Project Management organization. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn. Our teams are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise, and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise. When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer’. Roles & Responsibilities:
- Work within the team to provide a range of Programme and Project Management duties from project inception to completion.
- Provide effective delivery of Project Management services across range of market sectors.
- Prepare and maintain Project execution plan, or similar management tool, establish review, approval, variation and reporting procedures. Prepare recommendations for the Client’s approval.
- Manage Early Warning Notifications and Compensation Events. Facilitate, set up and manage early warning and risk reduction meetings.
- Prepare a risk management strategy. Prepare and maintain a risk register.
- Issue instructions, on behalf of the Client, to the Professional Team and Contractor in accordance with the terms of their Appointments/the Building Contract.
- Monitor the performance of the Professional Team and the Contractor. Support the PM to report to the Client.
- Prepare and maintain the Programme for the design, procurement, and construction of the Project. Monitor actual against planned progress.
- Check applications for payment from the Professional Team, check other invoices related to the Project. Arrange for the preparation and maintenance of cash flow forecasts and other statements monitoring expenditure on the Project.
- Obtain contract drawings and specifications from the Client and the Professional Team. Liaise with the Client’s legal advisers, prepare the contract documents and deliver to the Client and the Contractor for completion.
- Obtain a breakdown of the cost plan from the Contractor consistent with the work package procurement strategy.
- Standardize/ automate/ develop processes and tools to track and analyze the project costs including budgets, commitments, actuals, accruals, forecasts, contingencies analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, lean techniques to drive consistency and efficiencies across projects, programmes and portfolios.
- Proactively support the establishment of programmes and programme management offices (PMOs). Manage programmes of work, often within complex stakeholder environments.
- Manage and deliver aspects of PMO service delivery on behalf of Clients.
- Support and sometimes lead stakeholder engagement across the programme, including senior members of the Clients Team.
- Support the meeting/exceeding KPI’s and SLA’s set for our business.
- Support the Programme Management lead in continually improving our service delivery tool kit and establishing best practice in the Programme community.
- Work closely with other members of the Programme Team to create reports, understand the data, create actions, and manage them through to completion.
- Expereince Range - 5 to 15 Years
- Bachelor's / master’s degree in construction / Project Management (Civil/Architecture candidates Preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills is essential.
- A result oriented individual able to handle stakeholders with a strong ability to influence, guide and provide critical feedback. ability to manage multiple projects.
- Experience in leading and managing or working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Sound knowledge in all aspects of project controlling and reporting with special focus on trend analysis and forecasting. Solid hands-on experience into analytical / data interpretation skills.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) / RICS or equivalent credential(s), Knowledge of NEC JCT contracts, familiarity with RIBA plan of works.
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