Project Manager

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in delivering consultancy projects, ideally within environmental modelling, water resources or a related discipline. You have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You understand the importance of effective programme management, budgeting, resource planning and risk mitigation, and have a proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Required skills and experience:

• Proven project management experience (ideally within a modelling, or a related water environment discipline).
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geography, Water Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering consultancy projects and managing client relationships.
• A strong understanding of project delivery, including programme management, budgeting, risk management and resource planning.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project financial performance.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution would be advantageous.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee projects from initial proposals and planning through to delivery and client reporting, working closely with the Project Director, technical specialists and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. You will be responsible for developing project programmes, budgets and resource plans, monitoring financial performance, managing risks and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet client objectives and regulatory requirements. You will also contribute to bid preparation, business development and the preparation of project reports, while supporting quality assurance and the development of junior colleagues. Please note, this role is a 12 month FTC.

Key activities:

• Managing a portfolio of environmental modelling projects from inception through to completion.
• Developing project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Monitoring project performance, costs and profitability against agreed targets.
• Identifying project risks and implementing effective mitigation measures.
• Managing project teams and coordinating technical specialists to ensure successful project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and partner organisations.
• Supporting bid preparation, proposals and business development activities.
• Preparing and presenting project reports, progress updates and technical outputs to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with quality assurance, health and safety, and company procedures.
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members where appropriate.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues.  We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion.  We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.