Senior Project Manager - Water[1250545]
At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.
Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of water projects (both infra and non-infra) across the UK with a particular focus on Detailed Design for Contractors within the D&B environment, as well as opportunities to support the wider international team. You will take ownership of projects from the initial brief through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and close-out, managing scope, programme, budget, resources and quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project plans covering scope, timelines, programmes, resources and budgets. Oversee technical specifications and contract documents for main works and investigation contracts.
- Manage projects with multidisciplinary teams, allocate work, coordinate design interfaces and ensure projects have the people and resources needed to meet milestones.
- Manage project costs, programme and scope changes. Identify risks, assign mitigation actions and escalate issues that could affect delivery.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients. Agree project objectives, manage expectations and work with stakeholders and regulators to meet applicable standards and approval requirements.
- Report on progress, costs, programme and risks to clients, senior leadership and project teams. Maintain accurate records of decisions, actions and changes.
- Visit project sites as required to oversee works, attend client meetings and carry out inspections. Travel to Dublin head office as required, up to twice per month.
- Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons for future projects.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support project delivery and reflect the evolving needs of the business.
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in water engineering, including at least 3 years managing water projects with responsibility for scope, programme, budget, resources and client relationships.
- Familiarity with NEC Contracts is desirable
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience managing water projects and taking ownership of scope, programme, budget and resources.
- Experience delivering water projects such as treatment plants, pumping stations, treated water storage reservoirs, pipelines or water networks, with a strong understanding of feasibility, design, procurement and construction delivery.
- Strong technical knowledge of water engineering standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships and communicating project risks and decisions clearly.
- Experience working with water utility companies in the UK or Ireland is desirable.
- Full clean driving license essential, with flexibility to travel regularly to project sites as required.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to integrated project delivery.
