As the Portfolio Manager for Structures assets, you will be accountable for the delivery of all Renewal and Improvement projects within this asset type. You will report to internal and external stakeholders on performance and issues impacting delivery and will be responsible for resolution management to ensure that all projects in the portfolio are delivered in line with expectations. You will lead a team of Project Managers and ensure that they receive the support and direction needed to deliver safely, on time, on budget and to quality. The projects include site investigations, design preparation, site permissions (roadspace and traffic management, and land, rail, and environmental access), construction, and project handover with client led approval points at each stage. The projects covers approx. £40m per annum over an average of 90 projects. Your role will focus on safe, predictable delivery against the annual programme, striving to unblock barriers for the works to be executed. The role will also require liaising with assigned project teams, contractors, and key stakeholders such as road space, asset and client sponsors, and environment management to achieve effective and economical outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate high standards of visible safety leadership and ensure that the required levels of safety performance are delivered, and that behavioural safety is promoted throughout the teams, based on the principles of Making Safety Personal.
- Ensure that the safety culture within the team is strong.
- Review all programmes and budget forecasts monthly with Project Managers, analyse performance trends, identify issues and risks, and agree reporting level and quality.
- Review project costs monthly with the appointed Senior QS and reach agreement on the final report.
- Advise senior managers through Change Control on any changes to scope or budget, continuously reflecting the aims or constraints set for the project or fiscal year.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with other Asset Delivery Managers and all other relevant teams and clients to ensure that all parties’ project requirements are understood and accounted for.
- Ensure responsibilities and objectives with respect to CDM regulations are met during the complete delivery on each project in the portfolio.
- Ensure all projects within the asset portfolio comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team, preferably within a matrix organisation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
- Familiarity with the industry’s safety standards and regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant field, or suitable level of experience in industry.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (e.g., AMP PMQ).
- A good working knowledge of NEC3 and 4 Contracts.
- Proven experience in project delivery, involving a programme of a comparable value to this role.
Behaviours
- Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
- Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise with others.
- Respect: Recognises and values customers and people by encouraging and engaging.
- Trust: Be open and honest with all customers and each other, reliable and predictable (no surprises), and approach everything we do with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a broad range of benefits that can be tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities are available to grow your skills and expertise. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help you balance a rewarding job with a fulfilling personal life.
We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identity, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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