Project Manager

Arcadis is hiring Project Managers in the United Kingdom to work with Energy Sector clients on major energy projects or a portfolio of projects. The account's project volume has grown steadily, so the team is expanding. You would deliver small to medium scale projects or programmes of work, keeping them on time, on budget and in line with business and technical requirements.

What you will do

• Deliver a number of small to medium scale projects or programmes of work
• Drive delivery so projects are completed safely, on time and to budget, meeting business and technical requirements
• Monitor progress against milestones, deadlines and budget, report to key stakeholders, and keep all parties informed of progress and expectations
• Identify risks, help resolve issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager
• Handle contract administration activities with support from a Commercial Manager, including variations, claims, technical queries and instructions
• Work within established financial systems to produce plans and schedules independently, track and manage budgets, and highlight variances
• Advise colleagues on behaviours to ensure adherence to internal and external compliance processes
• Analyse data to identify existing and emerging themes and trends, and use that analysis to make recommendations for project decisions
• Review and analyse project processes and policies using your knowledge of industry best practice, and give recommendations to senior management
• Work across the organisation to support collaboration and meet internal customer expectations
• Advise senior management on issues relating to your project

What they are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status
• A track record of delivering projects in a technically complex and dynamic environment while maintaining high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility, ideally in the Energy sector or a similar regulated environment
• Strong management skills covering project management, financial management, change management and facilitation, plus proficiency with estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage relationships with clients and external stakeholders
• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills, with strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to build and maintain effective networks
• Knowledge of your own area and an understanding of the wider programme and business
• Experience managing business relationships at senior-management level

About Arcadis

Arcadis describes itself as the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. It has more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries, working to improve quality of life.

The company says it is pioneering a skills-based approach, where people can use their experience and expertise to shape their own career path. It states that everyone's contribution matters and that employees help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Arcadis says it takes equality and inclusion seriously and holds itself accountable for its actions. Its aim is to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all its people. The company believes diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas, and it works with its people across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.