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An exciting opportunity is now available for a Project Manager, this role will see you become part of our growing Project Management team in our operational team, providing support on various Scottish Water Framework contracts.
As well as offering a diverse and exciting workload, we put significant emphasis on development of innovative technical approaches and providing an enjoyable working environment in which our staff can develop their careers through our varied training and development programme.
Our Water and Wastewater Consultancy business has a range of prestigious programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond.
About The Team
RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs.
Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy!
About You
As a key member of our business, your role as a Project Manager is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experts on a range of capital delivery projects.
By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Your Responsibilities
- A Project Manager is expected to be capable of successfully managing a project through the entire project lifecycle from Inception through to handover and closure by utilising the 4 key pillars of project management: PLAN, ORGANISE, LEAD & CONTROL.
- Meeting all responsibilities as outlined in the RPS HSE policy and management systems.
- Applies specialist and detailed expertise and compliance with RPS’s systems and processes.
- Manages projects in accordance with RPS systems and processes and proactively manages and delivers projects in accordance with project budgets and timeframes.
- Work in conjunction with the Programming and Logistics departments to ensure project requirements are fulfilled.
- Must be proficient in using NEC4 contracts including submission and control of compensation events.
- Financial and contractual control of projects ensuring the company's interests are protected.
- Maintaining accurate financial control systems and reporting monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation
- Ensuring that all estimating is accurately compiled as part of the project proposal stage.
- Proficient in the use of systems, tools, processes, and programmes necessary to manage their projects.
- Ability to identify project risks and manage those risks as required.
- Ability to manage business relationships in a positive manner including the negotiation and successful resolution of contentious issues.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and respond to management, operational and financial information, and trends at a project level.
- Full UK Drivers licence.
- Degree qualified in a Technical or Construction discipline is highly regarded, but not essential.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role is desirable.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.
Why RPS?
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise , we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.
Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water!
What happens next?
If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview . If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered . Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
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- Category:
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