Senior Project Manager- Construction

Overview

Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They plan, design and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Bringing energy to embassies.

Designing systems that protect.

Realising the power of your skills.

It all matters.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop staff in project management principles and techniques.
• Create an environment where teams identify and implement efficiency initiatives and innovations to reduce cost of delivery.
• Mentor and bring out the best in staff as a line manager.
• Hand‑on ensure effective delivery: schedule projects, major work packages and milestones.
• Establish supply chain for each project, contribute to pipeline forecasting and certify optimal resource usage.
• Monitor finances for your projects and ensure they stay within budget; do the same for direct reports’ projects.
• Ensure projects follow the FCDO Services Project Process Map and the FCDO Services Health & Safety policies, processes and procedures.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring that project KPIs are met and feedback remains positive.
• Spot opportunities to repeat or create additional business from existing and new customers.
• Draft, tender and manage NEC4 or similar construction contracts.
• Responsible budgeting, cost control, financial tracking and reporting.
• Apply strategic risk management: identify, assess, prioritise risks, lead mitigation and escalation.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety standards and procedures including Construction Design Management 2015.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or equivalent).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RIBA, RICS, ICE, CIBSE or APM) advantageous.
• Awareness of Project Management products such as M_o_R, MSP and M_o_V.
• Experience delivering projects overseas or in a secure environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Good holiday entitlement.
• Civil Service Pension.
• Access to training and other development opportunities.
• On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant.
• Interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes.

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