Project Manager

The leading provider of comprehensive water and wastewater services to municipal and industrial customers

Job Location: Dunfermline, Scotland Closing Date: 17th February 2012 Policy Line: £32,963 Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to manage all aspects of the project from concept to delivery. Working with a variety of clients and water related projects, the successful candidate will manage multi discipline teams of project engineers, and coordinate the site delivery with the operations department. S/He will take full responsibility for budget, scope, design and delivery of their portfolio and closely manage all stakeholders and client representatives. Key Responsibilities for the role The main requirements of the role are

To deliver all projects safely, on time and within budget

Liaise closely with the client and attend regular meetings

Provide programme, planning and reporting outputs

Verify the design and buildability of each proposal

Test commission and hand over at project completion
To achieve this you will:

Ensure that the contract and scope of work are achievable

Provide leadership and confidence to the client

Plan the work and schedule resources in line with operations

Ensure design and technical compliance

Lead and inspire both the client and project team
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential Technical role requirements The job requires you to demonstrate:

Knowledge of water and waste water processes and installations

Clear understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical and process projects related to the water/waste water industry

Waste water treatment design and installation experience

Understanding of SCADA and Telemetry interfaces, ICA and control systems
Other essential role requirements

Contractual and commercial awareness

Design build and operate framework contracts

Experience with regulatory, utility and public sector organisations

Excellent person management

Extensive project management experience in a water related industry
The job requires:

A full understanding of current legislation and compliance technical governance

A full UK driving licence

First class HSE awareness

Commitment to safety

Uncompromising in quality
Behavioural / Leadership The role requires individuals to:

Instigate change initiatives in line with strategy; effectively addresses criticism and opposition to change to gain buy-in

Lead from the front inspire by results

Manage difficult situations and people

Manage stakeholders at high level

Display confidence and maturity when dealing with clients and other stakeholders

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