Project Manager

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Job Description

Project Manager at GHD

Position: Project Manager
Location: UK Wide

At GHD we are committed to addressing the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.

About GHD:
We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise.

Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.

Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 11,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents.

About the Role:

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role within our UK PMO at GHD. As a highly experienced Project Manager, you will be pivotal in advancing our project management services, reinforcing GHD's market presence, and enhancing our profile and brand.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future of our project management team by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities, providing strategic direction, and delivering technical expertise on projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing project development, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, optimizing project practices, and improving project outcomes.

We seek an individual who can leverage their leadership skills, technical knowledge, and industry insights to drive the growth of our project management business and deliver impactful results across our core sectors - Energy, Water, and Communities. Your role will be essential in team growth and performance, technical excellence, client satisfaction, and maintaining high staff engagement levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership and delivery of the project or framework portfolio.
• Manage Contract Administration.
• Organize and document key pre and post-construction meetings with contractors.
• Collaborate with an integrated team across multiple disciplines.
• Verify project delivery obligations under the contract.
• Support the management and monitoring of all project aspects, including:
  • Risk management
  • Safety management
  • Quality management
  • Schedule management
  • Project reporting
  • Resource management

Experience and Knowledge:

• BSc degree in project management, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Preferably experience working within relevant engineering sectors e.g. water, infrastructure, energy.
• Proficiency in written and oral English.
• Strong understanding of key project processes.
• Excellent communication skills and client understanding.
• Proven experience in coordinating multiple parties.
• Ability to meet deadlines with a "Completer Finisher" mindset.
• Team-oriented with good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings.
• Awareness of the construction industry.

Why GHD?
At GHD, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to work on exciting and impactful projects. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at GHD.

About Us

Let's put your ideas into action.
If you see the world differently and are driven by a desire to make real change, together we'll make it happen. Everybody at GHD has their own commitment, and we're here to support yours.

Your success is our success, and together we'll make a lasting impact on our world for generations to come.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.