Our Client in Kent is looking to recruit an Experienced Project Manager within their Capital Projects team, ideally to start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

1 Use effective project management processes across all projects.
2 Work effectively in a collaborative management environment.
3 Demonstrate leadership within a project team and wider stakeholder structures to deliver projects on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards.
4 Identify and liaise with key stakeholders on the development of projects through the relevant stages. Ensure that clarity of roles and responsibilities are determined, and that projects are progressed in line with affordability requirements and overall project timescales. Act as the main point of contact in relation to projects for both internal and external stakeholders.
5 Undertake all administrative and financial management duties related to the projects.
6 Prepare reports in the required time frame necessary to obtain approval through governance processes as required. Present project reports to stakeholder groups and public consultations as required, promoting clear and effective communication and ensuring high quality outcomes are delivered.
7 Coordinate, review and manage risks and salient issues. Ensure that all risks connected with the delivery of the project are identified alongside strategies and actions to mitigate these risks.
8 Undertake duties as required as an Employers Agent/Contract Administrator in line with the project outline. These duties may include preparation of feasibility, tender and contract documentation, management of contractors whilst on site and preparation of contract variation documents during the life of the project.
9 Undertake post project reviews and analyse, benchmark and present the results.
10 Manage change control processes within the life cycle of the project to ensure all actions are suitably recorded.
11 Manage effective performance review mechanisms to monitor progress and delivery of all projects, including relevant sanction policies. Complete all bench marking requirements accurately and within required timescales.
12 Ensure all necessary documentation and records are completed in a timely manner.
13 Represent the company and its clients in negotiations as required to facilitate the completion of the project. When necessary, lead any dispute resolution and escalation processes in the best interests of the company and its clients.
14 Communicate in a confident, authoritative and assertive manner that is in line with established policies, practices and priorities of the company and its clients.
15 Be responsible for the application of all relevant internal strategies, policies and best practice on every project. Be cognisant of the wider national initiatives and legislative requirements.
16 Take responsibility for sharing and encouraging positive changes and best practice across the wider team.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.