Projects Manager (Engineering)New!

• Prepare project schedules, budgets, procurement plans and resource plans and act early when milestones are at risk
• Lead site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors across electrical, mechanical and civil teams
• Monitor project costs and work with commercial and finance teams on progress claims, variations and forecasts
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, utilities and suppliers, securing approvals and following up commitments
• Oversee health, safety, environmental and quality requirements including inspections, testing and corrective actions
• Report progress, risks and decisions needed to senior management
• Lead project close-out and handover

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction project delivery, with demonstrated responsibility for leading projects or multidisciplinary site teams.
• Practical experience managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships and contract variations.
• Experience in power generation, substations, transmission or distribution is an advantage, as is professional engineering registration or a recognised project management qualification.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management or PMP certification is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a project scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project.
• Leadership of site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors across electrical, mechanical and civil teams.
• Cost monitoring, progress claims and variation management.
• Health, safety, environmental and quality management.
• Client, consultant and supplier relationship management.
• Progress and risk reporting to senior management.