Project Manager - DV Clearance

Your tasks

Are you a Construction Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects and seeing them through from initial concept to completion? We're recruiting for an opportunity to join a high-profile, security-focused organisation, delivering a varied portfolio of construction projects in a complex operational environment. This isn't simply a role, monitoring programmes and producing reports. You'll take ownership of projects, working with customers, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to keep delivery moving while controlling cost, programme, risk, quality and change. What you'll be doingYou'll manage multiple construction projects from inception through to completion, with projects ranging in value up to £5m. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing construction projects throughout the project life cycle
• Managing budgets, forecasts, programmes and resources
• Identifying and controlling project risks and issues
• Managing project changes and assessing their impact
• Working closely with customers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• Ensuring CDM 2015 requirements are properly considered throughout project delivery
• Producing clear project updates and reporting on progress
• Supporting the management of third-party construction suppliers and NEC4 contracts
• Representing projects at customer and governance meetings

Requirements

What we're looking forWe're particularly interested in speaking to established Project Managers who can demonstrate:

• Strong construction project management experience
• Experience taking ownership of multiple projects
• Good working knowledge of CDM 2015, with experience applying it in practice
• Strong budget, programme, risk and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering projects in a secure environment

Useful, but not essential Experience in some of the following would strengthen your application:

• NEC4 contracts
• APM accreditation or membership
• Management of Risk accreditation
• Microsoft Project Online
• Government environments
• Global logistics

Security clearance This position requires To be Developed Vetting (DV). Importantly, you do not necessarily need to already hold DV clearance. Existing clearance is advantageous, but candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and are able to obtain DV can also be considered. There are specific nationality and UK residency requirements associated with the vetting process, which can be discussed during the application process.

Working arrangements The role can be based in London or the Milton Keynes area, with a minimum 60% workplace attendance. Some travel between locations may be required, alongside the possibility of overseas travel.

Why consider it? This is an opportunity for an experienced Construction Project Manager who wants something different from a conventional commercial construction role. You'll be managing challenging projects in a secure environment, working with a broad range of stakeholders and taking genuine ownership of delivery from inception through to completion.

Interested? Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the projects, working arrangements and clearance process.

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Construction Project Manager London or Milton Keynes | Initial 6-month contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid/site-based

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