Senior Project Manager (MEP)

Description

The role is a senior project manager post on MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) work, covering reporting, time, cost, risk and scope oversight.

You will coordinate all MEP project management matters with the relevant stakeholders and lead the team across the project.

The company supports major global clients on ambitious, highly technical projects from offices in more than 112 locations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through cost planning, consultant and contractor procurement, design management and construction management until completion and handover.
• Be accountable for delivering the shell and core and, where required, the fit-out phases on time, on cost and to quality.
• Actively manage the authority applications for all required utilities.
• Run project controls covering reporting, risk, cost and schedule.
• Set up the management tools the team needs to control the project.
• Build a culture in the team where cost is always considered.
• Provide proactive project management from start to handover, delivering on time, on cost and to quality where required.
• Follow the guidelines and standard practices set by the consultant during planning, preparation and delivery.
• Track cost, programme and quality, and issue formal monthly reports to the Employer, including a recommendation on the main contractor's progress claims and payments.
• Keep photographic records of progress every week and whenever else needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders, including the Employer, design consultants, the cost management consultant and the main contractor teams.
• Prepare presentations and reports for the Employer and stakeholders for stage sign-offs and key milestones.
• Help the Employer give information to prospective customers.
• Carry out other related tasks assigned by management or your line manager.

Requirements

• Degree in construction management, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 5 years of experience in workplace, high-technology, manufacturing, industrial and project management, including major data centre projects and coordinating MEP works.
• Working knowledge of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to coordinate with concurrent base building works.
• Working competence in Microsoft Windows, Primavera P6 and MS Office, including MS Project.
• Proven ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting, meet tight deadlines and work proactively within a committed team.
• Proficient professional skills and knowledge in project management, with a commitment to keeping up with developments and trends, and the ability to use relevant IT systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; other languages are a plus.

Conditions

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all parts of the community.

Benefits

• The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
• Each employee has the chance to shape change and grow both at work and in life.