Project Manager

Advantage Resourcing ,
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Overview

Project Manager Public Sector Division Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DY £45,000 plus bens (car allowance) Job Description We are seeking to locate a career minded client Project Manager to support the Public Sector team on on-going design & build projects in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas. It is intended that the role will offer the opportunity to progress your career as your experience grows. Our team is involved in some of the UK's most complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. We have an enviable reputation in the delivery of such schemes and are working closely with our blue-chip clients in the Public / Government sectors delivering their most important projects. Requirements Oversee an agreed scope of work and/or the operational workload of a team or contractors; ensuring allocated work is completed/resources are fully utilised in order to deliver against an agreed programme of work Work within established financial systems to independently produce plans and schedules and track and manage budgets, highlighting variances in order to manage and control project delivery targets Deliver a number of small to medium scale projects or programmes of work, ensuring appropriate use of resources and budgets to deliver the required scope of work within set deadlines Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted, and ensure the delivery of projects to compliant standards Provide advice to colleagues surrounding behaviours, to ensure adherence to internal and external compliance processes Analyse and review a range of data to identify key existing and emerging themes and trends. Use own and others' analysis to provide recommendations that support project decision-making Use own knowledge and experience of industry best practice to review and analyse project processes and policies, providing insightful recommendations that support senior management to improve processes and systems Interact effectively and proactively across the organisation, seeking to develop ways to support collaboration and ensure projects/programmes can be delivered to meet internal customer expectations Advise senior management on issues relating to own project, providing subject matter advice in order to support successful delivery in line with project objectives and strategies Liaise and collaborate with clients and stakeholders, in order to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and expectations Knowledge & Experience Relevant experience including management of medium to large sized projects (AKA 'core' sized projects Commercial acumen and the ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders Expert' level expertise in project management Knowledge of own area managed and an understanding of wider programme and business Experience in managing business relationships at senior-management level Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent Relevant professional qualification or chartered status Why my client? You'll have the opportunity to build the career that's right for you. Because each employee has their own motivations, their own career goals and as a 'people ?rst' business, it's why we'll take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success