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Leatherhead, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom | Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Overview
The Delivery PMO Lead is accountable for the project management function within CPS, including project controls and on-site supervision. This role is responsible for ensuring that Renewals and additional scope (Improvements) projects are delivered through a consistent, high-quality process that reflects industry best practices. This role is also responsible for ensuring that the project management and supervision teams are appropriately-resourced to meet workload requirements and productivity targets and that individual performance is managed, in conjunction with the relevant Delivery Leads.
The post holder will also take the lead in client relationship management with Connect Plus and National Highways to ensure that the professional services that CPS is providing meet expectations and that opportunities for additional work can be realized.
The role also includes the management of the Project Controls function to ensure that accurate and high-quality performance analysis is available to support all project delivery teams and that the programme data supports delivery teams in looking ahead to where delivery risks may occur.
The postholder is responsible for ensuring that the supervision team works safely, efficiently and productively across all active construction activities and ensures that CPS obligations under the CDM Regulations and contract are discharged as necessary.
Your role
Safety
Demonstrate visible safety leadership across the team. Ensure that HSW standards are clear across the team and that a visible presence is maintained by all Project Managers and Supervisors on all sites. Ensure that the whole team has documented safety objectives that contribute to driving up HSW performance and support the principles of Making Safety Personal.
People Leadership
Implement a consistent approach to performance management across the Project Management, Supervision and Project Controls teams with every individual having a SMART set of personal objectives, regular 121s and twice yearly formal PDR conversations. Address underperformance where required (in conjunction with Delivery Leads where appropriate) and support personal development of team members to grow and develop according to their aspirations.
Process Ownership
Ensure that clear and documented project management processes are in place and applied across all asset-led delivery streams. Undertake assurance activities across all delivery streams to monitor the application of the processes and their effectiveness.
Process Improvement
Keep the project management processes under regular review to assess effectiveness and efficiency. Ensure that processes are tailored to the needs of each project type (based on risk and complexity) and drive continuous improvement through the team.
Reporting
Ensure that effective and accurate project, portfolio and programme reports are in place for all delivery streams (including PDA and, where possible, Inspections/Maintenance) to provide high-quality management information on the performance of Asset Delivery.
Budget Management
Review the forward work programme and liaise with the Delivery Leads to ensure that the appropriate numbers and competencies of resources are in place, in line with budget approvals and whilst maintaining the target productivity levels across the team.
Stakeholder Engagement
Provide an interface for stakeholders in relation to key contract delivery routes (CP Renewals and Improvements) to ensure that delivery updates can be provided relevant to stakeholder needs.
Resource Allocation
Working with Delivery Leads, efficiently coordinate resources within the organisational matrix to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-147490
Salary range
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Vinayak Daddi
Hi there, I'm Vinayak Daddi and I manage this role
About you
- Degree or equivalent experience in a technical or project management discipline.
- Proven experience in project delivery involving a programme of c£100m and upwards per year.
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team, preferably within a matrix organisation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
- Familiarity with the industry's safety standards and regulations, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
Behaviours
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise with others.
Respect: Recognise and value our customers and people by encouraging and engaging.
Trust: Be open and honest with all our customers and each other, reliable and predictable (no surprises) and approach everything we do with a 'can-do' attitude.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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