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Senior Project Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
  • Cork

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in large rail projects, professional membership (APM/ICE), NEC3/4 contract management, strong commercial acumen, and team leadership skills. Flexibility to travel is essential.
  • You will deliver project obligations, manage client relationships, facilitate communication, solve problems, lead the team, plan resources, and oversee commercial aspects across various contracts.

Requirements

  • Required for the position of Senior Project Manager:
  • Essential:
  • Experience delivering large transport infrastructure projects - ideally rail
  • Professional membership – chartered or full membership (either APM or ICE).
  • Experience of managing NEC3/4 contracts
  • Based in Dublin or Cork (or surrounding areas)
  • Substantial project management expertise across a wide range of disciplines, contract/procurement routes and market sectors
  • Experience of managing and leading large project teams to successful outcomes
  • High degree of commercial acumen and knowledge of planning and project controls
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and the supply chain
  • Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
  • Flexibility to travel to client sites and other MM offices
  • Desirable:
  • Experience as the named NEC Project Manager on a project.
  • Technical background or at least demonstrated technical knowledge in rail.
  • Experience managing the early stages of the transport infrastructure investment cycle, including setting up requirements, transport demand modelling, pre-feasibility studies, strategic business cases.

Responsibilities

  • Delivery of commission obligations and internal project performance
  • Building and managing strong relationships with senior client representative
  • Establishing effective communications across the project delivery, client and stakeholder teams
  • Taking the lead on problem solving and decision making
  • Team leadership, resource planning and management
  • Controlling the internal and external commercial aspects of projects across a range of contractual arrangements

FAQs

What locations are available for the Senior Project Manager position?

The position is available in Cork and Dublin, Ireland.

What is the contract type for this role?

The contract type is permanent.

What work pattern is expected?

The work pattern is full-time.

What market sector does this role focus on?

This role focuses on the transport market sector, specifically in highways.

What are the essential qualifications needed for this position?

Essential qualifications include experience delivering large transport infrastructure projects, professional membership (chartered or full membership, either APM or ICE), experience managing NEC3/4 contracts, and substantial project management expertise.

Is there a requirement to be based in a specific location?

Yes, candidates should be based in Dublin or Cork, or surrounding areas.

What is the focus of the Senior Project Manager role?

The focus includes supporting client relationships, leading major rail projects, driving the growth of the team, and managing a dedicated team within Mott MacDonald.

What kind of team environment can employees expect?

Employees can expect a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development while having a meaningful impact on the future of Irish rail infrastructure.

What are the desirable qualifications for this position?

Desirable qualifications include experience as the named NEC Project Manager on a project, a technical background or demonstrated technical knowledge in rail, and experience managing the early stages of transport infrastructure investment.

What benefits does Mott MacDonald offer for health and wellbeing?

Benefits include private medical insurance, a health cash plan, access to menopause expert support, and various wellbeing support options for employees and their families.

Is there support for financial wellbeing?

Yes, financial wellbeing support includes matched pension contributions, life assurance, an income protection scheme, and flexible benefits options.

What lifestyle benefits are provided?

Employees receive a minimum of 33-35 days of holiday each year, increasing to a minimum of 35 days after five years of service, along with employee saving schemes and discounts.

Are there family and carer leave policies?

Yes, Mott MacDonald offers enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, and up to five additional leave days for significant caring responsibilities.

What opportunities for learning and development does Mott MacDonald provide?

The company provides opportunities for enhancing technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, self-development options, and annual professional institution subscriptions.

Does Mott MacDonald promote equality, diversity, and inclusion?

Yes, Mott MacDonald puts equality, diversity, and inclusion at the core of its business, promoting fair employment practices and creating an inclusive environment.

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