Overview

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Position

Project Manager - Industrial Control Systems

Company

Firstco - Engineering a better world through automation and connectivity

Website

https://firstco.uk.com

Location

Heathrow Offices (Hybrid Work Model)

Discover Firstco: A World of Innovation

Firstco consult, design, deliver and support automation and control systems. Our solutions have a direct societal impact on the world around us, from keeping transportation systems running through to ensuring continuity of service for critical national infrastructure which we all rely on.

Join us and be part of innovative company, working on a diverse range of projects helping shape the future.

About the Role: Leading with Excellence

Project managers at Firstco assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery of one or more projects on behalf of our clients. Projects are delivered on time and budget, meeting quality and safety requirements.

The project manager will oversee the allocation and management of project resources, including the line management of project personnel. The project manager is responsible for balancing engineering, assurance and commercial scope.

Firstco projects comprise control and communication technologies and systems engineering services in a range of highly assured environments, including rail, airports, defense, pharmaceutical and automation sectors. Knowledge and experience of the applicable technology and/or sectors is highly advantageous.

Why Join Firstco: A Place Where You Can Thrive

Firstco is more than a workplace; it\'s a space where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact. We don\'t just offer jobs; we offer careers that are rich in opportunities and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of project management scope and contract administration through the project life cycle, for one or more concurrent projects
• Understanding, compliance with and communication of all health & safety, environmental and required standards of working in projects
• Deliver projects within business policies, directives, guidance, and procedures, and champion compliance within the project team
• To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of staff and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations
• Ensuring that there is a common understanding of requirements, programme, constraints and roles and responsibilities across the team
• Leading the project team - building, motivating, maintaining, coaching, guiding, and developing everyone. Ongoing performance management of project team members.
• Communicating, liaising, and managing the client and stakeholders on a project by project basis.
• Manage the project within client and Firstco budgets using Earned Value Management techniques
• Risk manage the project from inception through to completion
• Manage procurement and subcontractors required by the project
• Monitoring, forecasting and reporting performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Creating, reviewing, approving and controlling project documentation

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, preferably in relevant STEM subject matter
• APM Project Management Qualification (IPMA Level D) or equivalent demonstrable capability
• Experience of working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams, especially relating to health & safety, environment and prevailing standards in regulated industries
• An ability to deliver complex projects safely, on time and on budget in regulated environments, working within operational constraints and access limitations
• Excellent organisational skills to plan and execute project scope through effective and timely teamwork
• Knowledge of assessing and managing the risks, issues and scope changes on the project, monitoring progress against plan and managing the project budget
• Knowledge and understanding of upstream and downstream contract management (particularly NEC3/NEC4 or JCT)
• Strong client facing and customer service skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a delivery team in a positive and confident manner
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation skills with the ability to speak confidently and courteously with clients and colleagues.
• Effective communications with internal and external stakeholders and the project organisation.
• Knowledgeable of producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements and using any Risk Analysis tools.
• Strong IT skill including MS Office suite, MS Teams and MS Project / Primavera 6

Benefits and Next Steps

• Take the Next Step: Your Future Awaits at Firstco
• This is more than a job; it\'s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference. At Firstco, you\'re not just joining a company; you\'re becoming part of a community that values your well-being and career development.
• Apply Now: Embrace this chance to lead, innovate, and grow. Apply today and become a vital part of our success story.
• Firstco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.
• Please note, candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.