Utilities Project Manager

We are looking for a Utilities Project Manager to work in our Port of Dover site. reporting to our Road Structures and Utilities Programme Manager, you will have responsibility for a number of utilities projects, both new and ongoing. These are primarily focussed upon water and wastewater.

The range of civil utility infrastructure projects includes both large, complex projects and some with smaller scope. Most are crucial to the delivery of the Port's Capital Investment Plan.

Your experience as a Utilities Project Manager will be important. These projects will be delivered in a live operational Port environment. They require a collaborative approach with framework consultants/contractors, construction contractors, operational teams and multiple stakeholders in the Port estate.

Your role as Utilities Project Manager is to ensure that a number of projects are successfully managed through their complete life cycle. They should have a solid strategic objective, scope, commercial/procurement plans and suitable resource plans. This should bee developed in a collaborative manner across stakeholder groups. Effective collaboration with supply chain and other stakeholders plus your technical competence in the design and build process are all essential.

• Ideally hold a BSc/BEng or above in appropriate related technical discipline (Infrastructure/Civils/MEICA) or equivalent qualification/experience


• Project Management Qualification from APM or alternative relevant professional organisation or demonstratable project management experience and a willingness to progress towards MAPM


• Proven experience of managing and delivering civil utility infrastructure (water/wastewater bias) projects from inception through feasibility, design and implementation to project completion utilising the NEC suite of contracts, with a good knowledge of current legislation, technical standards and specifications


• Proficient user of MS Office and MS Project


• Demonstrable understanding of CDM Regulations and relevant Health & Safety legislation


• UK driving licence and use of own vehicle
  
  The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.


With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.\"


• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)


• Generous contributory pension scheme


• Discretionary annual bonus scheme


• Private Health Care


• Life assurance


• Employee assistance programme


• 3rd party discounts


• Cycle to work scheme


• Benefits and reward platform


• Free Parking


• Employee volunteering scheme


Offer of Employment

All offers of employment for our Utilities Project manager are subject to obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years). There will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We also need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.