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We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
Due to internal promotions and business growth, Power On, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Project Manager - District Energy who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
This role is home based with UK wide travel.
Purpose of this role
The management of District Energy projects ensuring they are undertaken safely, on time, on budget, of satisfactory quality, whilst providing exceptional customer service.
Your key responsibilities are
Lead and motivate the project team to include internal and external resources, and key suppliers.
Ensuring that project milestones are achieved, and the project is completed on time.
Enforce and maintain a high safety culture within the project team.
To contribute to the development of contracts and drive the contract management and administration required to successfully deliver projects through to completion.
To ensure that all projects are delivered in accordance with the company’s financial, procurement, legal, and management procedures.
To robustly manage all project risks, issues, opportunities, budgets, and costs throughout the life of the project and manage any change, risk or resource pressure pro-actively and take active responsibility to resolve or escalate as required.
Effective communication to include timely issue of progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure smooth transition to Operations & Maintenance.
Close the project - including evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project.
Qualifications
Relevant degree (or equivalent through extensive experience).
Current CSCS card
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of managing District Energy Construction projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements.
Experience of all stages of project management including the development, implementation, and use of all the necessary controls and processes to ensure successful delivery.
Commercial awareness and knowledge of project financial management and contract management procedures.
Experience of managing District Energy Construction projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements.
Abilities/Skills
Ability in negotiating, influencing and decision making.
Commercial awareness and knowledge of project financial management and contract management procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to produce reports, presentations and other written material to a very high standard and tailored to different stakeholders.
Ability in negotiating, influencing and decision making.
Desirable
Professional membership of industry related body or membership of an appropriate professional institution to Chartered Engineering level.
Project Management Qualification APM or Prince 2.
Experience of all stages of project management including the development, implementation, and use of all the necessary controls and processes to ensure successful delivery.
Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes or equivalent.
Conditions of Employment
What can you expect from us
Cost of living annual pay review
Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%
33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)
Hybrid working for eligible roles
Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
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