MEP Project Manager

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Kier Mechanical & Electrical team based in Aldermaston.

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire
Hours: 42.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

KME are an internal MEP self-delivery business within the Kier group, supporting internal regional businesses across the UK and the Strategic Projects business on complex and challenging projects ranging from £5m to £150m. With over 50 years of experience, we have a full design, construct, and commissioning capability and a proven track record for delivering successful projects. We're looking for a talented Project Manager to take ownership and responsibility for managing project resources across the whole lifecycle, safely delivering compliant, profitable and timely workstreams while maximising customer satisfaction.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the KME team, supporting them in delivering complex MEP projects safely and successfully. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and motivating project staff to maximise planned gross margin and achieve budgeted profitability by increasing value, reducing cost, and managing risk in a safe and ethical manner
• Managing client relationships proactively to ensure expectations are achieved, including changes to deliverables and decision making
• Working with design, commercial and construction teams to establish comprehensive plans for time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability targets
• Implementing and ensuring compliance with Kier Group's SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements and best practice
• Providing regular, accurate consolidated reports and forecasts to area management, Kier Group, and customers

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Manager is great for you if:

• You have previous experience delivering MEP Projects within a Contractor.
• You hold a valid SMSTS/CSCS card.
• You have a clear understanding of all main forms of contract (JCT, NEC etc) and technical understanding of MEPH services and their interfaces
• You bring a proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative approach to work with the ability to manage multiple staff members and tasks simultaneously
• You're an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and presentational skills, able to build and maintain relationships at all levels
• You're organised, solution-focused and understand the importance of forecasting and risk management, with the ability to add value to every project

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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