Graduate Project Manager

Job Title: Graduate Project Manager

Business Unit: ASTI

Location: Fort Augustus

Reporting to: Project Manager

Role purpose

The Graduate Project Manager will shadow the Project Manager on his role of leading a high-value multi-discipline team with a responsibility to deliver current pipeline of projects assigned. You will plan, execute, and close projects by coordinating teams, resources, and stakeholders to achieve specific goals on time and within budget.

The jobholder will contribute to the continuous development of the role to reflect changing business needs through flexibility, adaptability, and determination to achieve the demanding performance objectives required to ensure all KPIs are attained.

Responsibilities & Duties

Supporting the Project Manager and the wider team on the following responsibilities & duties:

• Full management and delivery responsibility for assigned projects.

• Develop appropriate strategies and budgets; lead, develop and support project team to deliver projects in line with these and to a high standard.

• Manage all operational aspects of the project including full profit and loss, health and safety and quality assurance.

• Professionally represent Omexom, both individually and as part of a team, in a wide range of situations with internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as a mentor to assigned personnel and project staff.

• Present and report to internal and external stakeholders regarding operational performance and recommended improvements for project delivery.

• Lead and deliver projects in line with the Omexom governance framework.

• Assist with bid management, tender reviews and bid validation.

• Maintain effective communication and relationships both internally to ensure optimum project delivery, and externally with customers to develop a relationship of trust on which future business can be secured.

• Operate clear management, claims, non-conformance cost and lessons learned processes on all projects within remit.

• Create and maintain a high level of personal and team performance in matters relating to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and financial targets and constraints.

The post will require periodic travel to site on a regular basis and accommodation would be provided. This position is suitable for hybrid working although you will be expected to attend our offices in either Glasgow , Blantyre or Perth for meetings with both the Omexom Team and client

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Regional Director

• Business Unit General Managers

• Project Director

• Client Representatives

• Project Managers

• Functional Managers

• Project Teams

• Subcontractors

• Third Party Workforces that may be affected by the works

• External Consultants

• Local Authorities

Person Specification

The candidate will be confident and outgoing with a natural inquisitive nature. They will want to learn and progress whilst realizing that this comes from being people and success orientated. We value opinions and you will feel confident in contributing to the conversation and submitting your ideas.

We empower and support people to fulfil their potential so you will be able to work with minimum instruction and supervision and return the trust we put in you.

Qualifications and experience

• Academic Degree: A Bachelor’s (BEng / BSc) or Master’s (MEng) degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Civil Engineering or Project management or Construction related degree

• Safety & Site Certifications: In the UK, a valid CSCS card or an equivalent health and safety passport would be desirable although the company shall support attaining these

• Project Manager Fundamental desirable although support will be given to attain this

• Technical / Regulations Knowledge such as BS 7671 / 18th Edition

• Driving License: A full clean driving license.

• Internships or Placements: Industry placement years or summer internships with a main contractor

• Exposure to Project Environments: Experience acting as a Project Coordinator, Scheduler, or Administrator would be advantageous

• Software Competency: Familiarity with data tracking tools like Microsoft Excel, scheduling software like MS Project or P6 and drawing viewers/design suites like AutoCAD

• Ability to function within a combined client and supplier partner team.

• Commercial Interest

• Stakeholder Communication

• Proactive Problem Solving

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity –able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment –enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship –continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.