Senior Associate - Project Management (Infrastructure- Aviation)

About the Role

• Work closely with the Partner to deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.
• Leading a large team of professionals on the project to deliver successful project outcomes, taking complex projects from start to finish.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills to support successful project delivery.
• Deliver projects to defined cost, schedule and quality requirements leading successful handover.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, stakeholders and other professional services.
• Foster a close relationship with the client's team and other professional team members. Maximizing on opportunities to enhance service delivery through service performance and relationships.
• Develop new relationships with prospective clients and convert opportunities.
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members and monitor performance
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare and present project reports and documentation.
• Work with the Client team to define the Employers Requirements and fully understand the scope to ensure outcomes are in line with Client expectations.
• Understand the critical success factors for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and be able to manage your role as part of these stages. This includes:
  • Continually develop your understanding of current industry challenges and opportunities such as modern methods of construction, environmental, social and governance agenda, and pre-manufacture value.
  • Develop your powerful communication skills to be confident and clear in your communication both internally and externally, both written and verbal.
  • Utilise and help improve best practice tools and processes including the use of technology to support service delivery.
• Promote the continued professional development of staff through guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate with colleagues and network contacts to develop new project leads.
• Production of fee proposals / bids.

About You

• Strong experience in leading high value infrastructure projects (£20m+) in a live operational environment, with a strong preference for experience within the aviation sector. 
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional Accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM or equivalent) Is preferred. 
• Analytical with problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically.
• Experience with working on multiple projects with different clients and consultant teams and can demonstrate project leadership skills in relation to specific project tasks.
• Proficiency in using industry contracts such as the JCT & NEC suite of contracts, and experience in contract administration and negotiations.
• Understand the importance of client and other project relationships fostering close relationships with clients, resolving issues, and exceeding client expectations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly motivated and positive attitude with a willingness to get involved, authentic in the workplace.
• Team-focused and collaborative, with experience in successfully leading teams and developing talent
• Business development minded, ambitious and looking to progress and develop your wider professional network.

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