Project Manager (NEC 3&4)- Reading

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a major public sector organisation in the delivery of civil engineering, environmental and flood risk management projects. This is initially a 6 month contract with potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Reading.

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of low to medium-risk, multidisciplinary projects, providing project management expertise across the full delivery lifecycle. Working within a client-side environment, you will collaborate with technical specialists, contractors, consultants and internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely and effectively against agreed programme, budget, quality and environmental objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, NEC contract management and flood risk management schemes to contribute to projects delivering important environmental and community outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / PM2 with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex, low to medium-risk projects within civil engineering, infrastructure, environmental or flood risk management environments.

You will take responsibility for managing multidisciplinary projects against agreed scope, programme, budget and quality criteria while providing project management expertise to the wider programme.

Alongside direct project delivery, you will support effective governance, reporting, contract management, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. You will also provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior Project Managers and other team members where required.

The role requires strong project delivery capability combined with significant experience in NEC3 and NEC4 contract management, stakeholder engagement, health and safety, risk management and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of low to medium-risk, multidisciplinary projects within agreed budget, programme, scope and quality requirements
• Working with multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful delivery and environmental outcomes
• Monitoring project progress, identifying delivery gaps, risks and issues, and implementing appropriate remedial action
• Providing professional and technical project management expertise to support departmental and programme priorities
• Managing and supporting effective NEC3 and NEC4 contract management activity
• Developing and maintaining appropriate project documentation, governance, reporting and management information
• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies and delivery priorities throughout the project lifecycle
• Producing high-quality information, evidence and reports to support management decisions, public enquiries and other formal processes
• Participating in or leading projects and working groups focused on organisational change, continuous improvement and integrated delivery
• Building strong relationships with customers, contractors, consultants, technical teams and other internal and external stakeholders
• Influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to resolve project and delivery issues
• Promoting strong health, safety and wellbeing practices across projects and project teams
• Supporting a safety-conscious culture and ensuring appropriate safe working practices are followed
• Ensuring work is delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policy, environmental requirements and industry best practice
• Providing leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior Project Managers and other team members where required
• Working collaboratively across teams and contributing to an inclusive and supportive working environment
  

• Minimum four years’ project management experience
• Demonstrable experience successfully delivering complex, low to medium-risk, multidisciplinary projects
• Strong civil engineering, infrastructure, environmental or related project delivery experience
• A minimum of four years’ contract management experience covering NEC3 and NEC4
• Proven experience managing projects against agreed programme, budget, scope and quality requirements
• Track record of successfully delivering civil engineering projects
• Experience working on flood risk management schemes or closely related environmental infrastructure programmes
• Strong project governance, risk management, reporting and assurance capabilities
• Ability to manage and influence multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to identify delivery issues and implement effective corrective and mitigating actions
• Strong understanding of health, safety and wellbeing requirements within project and infrastructure delivery environments
• Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences and at appropriate levels
• Ability to provide mentoring, guidance and support to junior Project Managers and wider project teams
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel where required

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or degree-equivalent qualification, ideally in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or a related discipline
• A recognised project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE2
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APM
• Ideally chartered or actively working towards chartered status

Nice to Have

• Strong experience delivering flood defence, flood alleviation or flood risk management schemes
• Experience working within an environmental regulator, government body, local authority or wider public sector environment
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements affecting infrastructure projects
• Chartered status through an appropriate professional organisation such as APM, ICE, CIWEM or equivalent
• Experience contributing to wider programme or departmental business planning
• Experience participating in or leading project working groups and organisational improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior Project Managers within a structured project environment
• Experience operating within programmes involving multiple contractors, technical disciplines and stakeholder groups
• Experience operating within a regulatory or safety-focused environment
• Demonstrable experience identifying opportunities to improve project delivery methods, behaviours and processes