Title:Enhanced Project Manager

Salary:£55,000 – £65,000

Type:Permanent.

Location:Holborn ~ 3 days in office weekly

Overview:

La Fosse have partnered with an international market-leading media brands, broadcasting, and outdoor organisation who are looking for an enhanced Project Manager to join their team to deliver complex projects across a £200 million infrastructure programme for a Transportation client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the successful management and delivery of the Projects to budget, to scope, and safety, whilst adhering to the requirements and CDM regulations 2015.
• Create comprehensive project plans, detailing budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Guide Project Managers through all project phases, from scoping and design to construction and commissioning, ensuring projects meet goals and deadlines.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and address project-related issues.
• Supervise contractors to ensure adherence to project scope, specifications, and safety standards.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for CAPEX projects, ensuring expenditures stay within approved limits.
• Work with finance and procurement teams to optimize costs, negotiate contracts, and oversee contractor performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, finance, and other departments to align on project objectives.
• Act as the main contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaborative decision-making.
• Manage contractor relationships to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications.
• Ensure all CAPEX projects adhere to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, as well as company policies.
• Implement quality control and assurance processes to maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement.
• Keep detailed project records, including progress reports, budget updates, and meeting minutes.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Oversee the preparation of project closeout documentation and manage the transition of completed projects to sales and operations.

Experience Needed:

• 5+ years experience managing projects of various types; Civils, mechanical, electrical; ideally with exposure to Rail projects.
• Project Management professional qualification .i.e. Prince2, PMI, PMP, etc.
• Ability to operate within construction contract frameworks, NEC, JCT,CCN etc and ensure these are effectively administered.
• Delivery of construction installation and commissioning projects ideally on roadside, highway or rail.
• Managing contractors and suppliers, working within NEC3/4 or similar contract management environments.
• Adherence to CDM regulations 2015 and evidence of safety-first site management and auditing.
• Excellent IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint; planning systems (Primavera P6) and document management systems (ASite)
• Project Management (e.g. APM, Prince II Practioner)
• Experience leading Project Manager direct reports.