Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Sidcup, Bexley, Greater London

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities available) 

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?? 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays  

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays 

Group Personal Pension Plan 

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications  

24/7 access to a virtual GP??and Mental health support & counselling services?? 

Cycle to Work scheme?? 

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!? 

Life assurance cover?? 

Long service recognition?? 

Enhanced Maternity Pay 

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?? 

About the role… 

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the RJ Power / Ipsum Team in Sidcup, Bexley, Greater London as a Project Manager.

Lead, plan, manage and deliver Maintenance and Projects works to time, within budget and to specification, and focus on the maximum utilisation of the Engineers working week to continually reduce downtime and increase efficiency.  Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with clients and sponsors to enable business growth and deliver effective line management for a group of allocated employees including technical and support staff.

As a Project Manager you will …

Review all pre-construction information and liaise with the client and other technical specialists to understand the specifications and other deliverable requirements of the project.

Develop a project implementation plan, that includes, timescale deliverables, project resource requirements and project costs.

Implement the requirements of the Clients Construction Phase Plan on site and develop core project documentation, RAMS, Task Briefing Sheets and Safe Systems of Work Packs, O&M’s as required, and safe and efficient delivery of projects.

Create and maintain a project file for each project and retain all project documentation and co-ordinate all construction activity with the client, contractors and sub-contractors to successful delivery of the project.

Lead and undertake Project Review Meetings with the client with progress against delivery plan, identification of project variance and any changes to project scope.

Amend the project delivery plan to consider changes to project scope and project variance.

Report and undertake investigations to any accident or incident that has occurred on your project, keeping all interested parties updated on the details of the event and any actions arising from it.

Lead and manage your team, by undertaking performance reviews and by ensuring that each member of the team understands their roles and responsibilities on the project.

Update and complete Key Performance Indicator requirements, and provide line management for the team

About you… 

Previous experience of working in a similar role within the Power / Utilities / or Construction Industry

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering  / HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Detailed understanding of current HV/ LV electrical installation techniques with solid and up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation and technical advances.

Project Management qualification - APM, Prince 2 (or equivalent)

CDM regulations and general health and safety legislation in respect to Project Delivery.

Commercial knowledge

Able to manage own time in an efficient and effective manner, taking into consideration key milestone deadlines

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Good knowledge of Health and Safety practice and Risk Assessment.

Desirable:-

IOSH Managing Safely or a SMSTS competency

Electrical qualifications or has experience of leading on electrically based projects

Electricity at work regulations and distribution safety rules

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Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!