Your new role

You will be accountable for providing delivery support to the (award winning) Sponsorship Team within our Complex Infrastructure Programme (CIP) by working to set timeframes and liaise with several external stakeholders including central government. You will manage a small team to support the Sponsorship Director and Project Sponsors in ensuring appropriate timing of governance and assurance activities. This role can be based at any of our Highways England offices but will require frequent travel to project sites, including London, Bristol, Bedford and Cambridge.

What you'll be doing

• You will be an integral part of the team to own and lead the delivery of the assurance programme for all four projects in accordance with the Tier 1 governance and assurance process, work directly with the Sponsorship and Project Directors, Project Teams, external Independent Expert Reviewers and Central Government to ensure careful and detailed planning of assurance reviews meet government timescales;
  • Coordinate and develop Terms of Reference and associated documentation ensuring they meet the needs of the business, are compliant, and fit with overarching strategy and objectives of the value;
  • Ensure a consistent approach to planning and delivery of assurance reviews across the programme by providing guidance on timescales, interview schedule, costs and a standardised checklist as well as organise and prepare briefing documents;
  • Ensure the recommendations and lessons learned from the reviews are implemented and fed into the appropriate approval submissions or logged;
• Secretariat for executive review meeting, plan and collate the latest project information from across the programme in preparation for monthly meetings with Highways England Executives, track progress of previous actions and draft and distribute the minutes;
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as; Department for Transport (DfT), Infrastructure Project's Authority (IPA), Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT), and external Independent Expert Reviewers;
• Responsible for managing all aspects of delivery for governance and assurance activities within CIP to a set timescale. This includes; scheduling of activities, forward looking, tracking milestones and working collaboratively with project teams to ensure consistent quality;
• Work collaboratively across the Tier 1 community and contribute to the wider Sponsorship agenda across the business
• Provide guidance and line management to a small team of (currently) 4;
• Be responsible and accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues and stakeholders.

To be successful

• Evidence of exceptional planning, time management and organisational skills;
• Ability to prioritise own workload according to business and team needs, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail;
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management at all levels;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Experience of working in a structured project or programme management environment;
• Experience of using Microsoft Packages including; Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Excel;
• Strong teamwork ethos and exhibit collaborative behaviours;
• Desirable - appropriate project management qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQ) and/or membership of appropriate professional body.

A bit about us

The Complex Infrastructure Programme was established in 2014 to create a focus within Highways England to grow the expertise and capability to deliver large and complex Projects. The Programme has a strong focus on growing expertise and capability through learning and developing best practice from across the Projects. Our vision is 'To be acknowledged as the UK leaders in delivery of large and complex infrastructure' and to do this we are seeking to become a more intelligent client, becoming more effective in our role to derive greatest value from our investments.

The Complex Infrastructure Programme has a total value of over GBP12 billion, currently comprising of four projects; A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme, Lower Thames Crossing, A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet, and A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge).

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Why you should join us

At Highways England we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation.

And finally

And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.

Your new role

You will be accountable for providing delivery support to the (award winning) Sponsorship Team within our Complex Infrastructure Programme (CIP) by working to set timeframes and liaise with several external stakeholders including central government. You will manage a small team to support the Sponsorship Director and Project Sponsors in ensuring appropriate timing of governance and assurance activities. This role can be based at any of our Highways England offices but will require frequent travel to project sites, including London, Bristol, Bedford and Cambridge.

What you'll be doing

• You will be an integral part of the team to own and lead the delivery of the assurance programme for all four projects in accordance with the Tier 1 governance and assurance process, work directly with the Sponsorship and Project Directors, Project Teams, external Independent Expert Reviewers and Central Government to ensure careful and detailed planning of assurance reviews meet government timescales;
  • Coordinate and develop Terms of Reference and associated documentation ensuring they meet the needs of the business, are compliant, and fit with overarching strategy and objectives of the value;
  • Ensure a consistent approach to planning and delivery of assurance reviews across the programme by providing guidance on timescales, interview schedule, costs and a standardised checklist as well as organise and prepare briefing documents;
  • Ensure the recommendations and lessons learned from the reviews are implemented and fed into the appropriate approval submissions or logged;
• Secretariat for executive review meeting, plan and collate the latest project information from across the programme in preparation for monthly meetings with Highways England Executives, track progress of previous actions and draft and distribute the minutes;
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as; Department for Transport (DfT), Infrastructure Project's Authority (IPA), Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT), and external Independent Expert Reviewers;
• Responsible for managing all aspects of delivery for governance and assurance activities within CIP to a set timescale. This includes; scheduling of activities, forward looking, tracking milestones and working collaboratively with project teams to ensure consistent quality;
• Work collaboratively across the Tier 1 community and contribute to the wider Sponsorship agenda across the business
• Provide guidance and line management to a small team of (currently) 4;
• Be responsible and accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself, colleagues and stakeholders.

To be successful

• Evidence of exceptional planning, time management and organisational skills;
• Ability to prioritise own workload according to business and team needs, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail;
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management at all levels;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Experience of working in a structured project or programme management environment;
• Experience of using Microsoft Packages including; Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Excel;
• Strong teamwork ethos and exhibit collaborative behaviours;
• Desirable - appropriate project management qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, APM PMQ) and/or membership of appropriate professional body.

A bit about us

The Complex Infrastructure Programme was established in 2014 to create a focus within Highways England to grow the expertise and capability to deliver large and complex Projects. The Programme has a strong focus on growing expertise and capability through learning and developing best practice from across the Projects. Our vision is 'To be acknowledged as the UK leaders in delivery of large and complex infrastructure' and to do this we are seeking to become a more intelligent client, becoming more effective in our role to derive greatest value from our investments.

The Complex Infrastructure Programme has a total value of over GBP12 billion, currently comprising of four projects; A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme, Lower Thames Crossing, A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet, and A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge).

Want to know more?

Take a look at the

Why you should join us

At Highways England we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation.

And finally

And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertised closing date, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible.

We are GAME.

We're all about building the most valuable community for gamers, bringing them latest games, exclusive editions, and hottest consoles to the UK. We're the UK's No.1 high-street videogames retailer for a reason - and we're looking for someone special to join us.

Think you're up for the challenge?

What you'll be doing

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Basingstoke. Reporting to the Head of Business Planning, this is a pivotal role maintaining the efficient operation & planning of the wider commercial projects such as console launch, AAA Releases and E3 to name a few, working alongside the commercial team to ensure all products/events launch successfully. With a big focus on leading projects and senior stakeholders across all functions and leading the management and improvement of processes that deliver valuable efficiencies to the wider business, this is an expansive role that offers plenty of scope for development. As part of our Business Planning team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Status reporting and issue management
• Play key role in implementing the process of our new release proposition planning, leading meetings with the senior management team throughout the year, and ensuring actions are taken and closed off quickly.
• Lead senior stakeholder planning meeting to support the planning process for AAA
• Ensure campaign planning is insight led by facilitating future planning sessions
• Support Commercial team with process issues
• Coordinate commercial activity during Black Friday and E3 to ensure the team stay on track with key tasks
• Coach, develop and support the team to continuously improve accuracy, efficiency and commercial business benefit

Your EXP

• Project Management qualifications is essential i.e. Prince2
• Previous Project Management experience (within a commercial environment is desirable)
• Experience of successfully managing key business processes; documenting, improving and monitoring compliance
• Relentless attention to detail and a passion for accuracy and consistency
• Ability to understand complex commercial and business processes and find solutions to overcome system limitations

Bonus points for:

Knowing your stuff. Genuinely passionate and excited about what you do, you're a team player with an interest in gaming and experience in a similar field.

We've got a lot to offer

What's in it for you? Plenty. We offer our team a pretty nice package of perks (even if we do say so ourselves), including:

• Fantastic opportunities for development and promotion
• Awesome staff discounts on the latest games, consoles, tech, and more
• Matched pension contributions
• A generous benefits package

...and much, much more!

Not a bad deal, huh?

Basecamp

You'll be joining our Business Planning team in Basingstoke. With an onsite BELONG gaming arena featuring some of the hottest console games, awesome tournaments, clubs and competitions - from football and foosball to bake-offs - there's plenty to get involved with. Our on-site Control Room offers special themed days throughout the year.

We've even been known to have beer o' clock Fridays, free pizza lunches, and enough sweets to keep the whole office buzzing. It all adds up to one amazing, vibrant place to work with one of the most exciting company cultures you'll ever experience.

Sounds amazing, right?

We are GAME.

We're all about building the most valuable community for gamers, bringing them latest games, exclusive editions, and hottest consoles to the UK. We're the UK's No.1 high-street videogames retailer for a reason - and we're looking for someone special to join us.

Think you're up for the challenge?

What you'll be doing

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Basingstoke. Reporting to the Head of Business Planning, this is a pivotal role maintaining the efficient operation & planning of the wider commercial projects such as console launch, AAA Releases and E3 to name a few, working alongside the commercial team to ensure all products/events launch successfully. With a big focus on leading projects and senior stakeholders across all functions and leading the management and improvement of processes that deliver valuable efficiencies to the wider business, this is an expansive role that offers plenty of scope for development. As part of our Business Planning team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Status reporting and issue management
• Play key role in implementing the process of our new release proposition planning, leading meetings with the senior management team throughout the year, and ensuring actions are taken and closed off quickly.
• Lead senior stakeholder planning meeting to support the planning process for AAA
• Ensure campaign planning is insight led by facilitating future planning sessions
• Support Commercial team with process issues
• Coordinate commercial activity during Black Friday and E3 to ensure the team stay on track with key tasks
• Coach, develop and support the team to continuously improve accuracy, efficiency and commercial business benefit

Your EXP

• Project Management qualifications is essential i.e. Prince2
• Previous Project Management experience (within a commercial environment is desirable)
• Experience of successfully managing key business processes; documenting, improving and monitoring compliance
• Relentless attention to detail and a passion for accuracy and consistency
• Ability to understand complex commercial and business processes and find solutions to overcome system limitations

Bonus points for:

Knowing your stuff. Genuinely passionate and excited about what you do, you're a team player with an interest in gaming and experience in a similar field.

We've got a lot to offer

What's in it for you? Plenty. We offer our team a pretty nice package of perks (even if we do say so ourselves), including:

• Fantastic opportunities for development and promotion
• Awesome staff discounts on the latest games, consoles, tech, and more
• Matched pension contributions
• A generous benefits package

...and much, much more!

Not a bad deal, huh?

Basecamp

You'll be joining our Business Planning team in Basingstoke. With an onsite BELONG gaming arena featuring some of the hottest console games, awesome tournaments, clubs and competitions - from football and foosball to bake-offs - there's plenty to get involved with. Our on-site Control Room offers special themed days throughout the year.

We've even been known to have beer o' clock Fridays, free pizza lunches, and enough sweets to keep the whole office buzzing. It all adds up to one amazing, vibrant place to work with one of the most exciting company cultures you'll ever experience.

Sounds amazing, right?

Cambridge University Press has an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager to join our English Language Teaching (ELT) division based in Cambridge. You will join us on a full time, 12 month fixed term contract and in return,we are offering acompetitive salary of GBP33,360 - GBP36,360 per annum plus benefits.

We have over 2,500 talented employees across 50 international offices uniting all our publishing groups. We're one of the world's most respected publishers, driven by the purpose of unlocking people's potential with the best learning and research solutions. We work in global teams, tackle the big issues, raise education standards, and deliver innovative solutions to learners and researchers.

We will offer a fantastic benefits package to our Project Manager:

- Group personal pension

- Free life assurance

- Inclusive and flexible working environment

- 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

- On-site fitness facilities

- Easily accessible with a 10 minutes walk from the train station

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised individual to take on the role of Project Manager who will oversee the production of Global ELT publishing projects.

This is on a varied role, leading on coordination and communication of all activities between departments within a matrix structure. We will be looking to you to plan, monitor and coordinate the delivery of publishing projects which typically include both print and digital products. As a central role within your project team, you will be expected to drive established processes, manage scope and change and foster a culture of continual improvement.

On a day-to-day basis you will be focused on ensuring schedules, budgets, risks and issues are monitored and maintained. You will also ensure regular project progress reporting is consistently delivered according to ELT requirements.

What we are looking for in our ideal Project Manager:

It's essential that you have previous relevant project management experience and ideally, a project or programme management qualification, e.g. MSP, Agile, PMQ, PRINCE2. You should have a demonstrable understanding of key project management principles including risk and change management. Experience of evaluating product build requirements is required as is the ability to create and manage budgets and schedules.

You will have experience managing multiple stakeholders and leading teams of both internal colleagues and external vendors through complex projects, often having to show initiative to implement solutions to issues that are raised.

You will also possess the following skills and experience:

- Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing

- Spoken and written fluency in English

- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office

- Knowledge of HTML, CSS3 and SCORM/xApi standards is desirable

- Experience or background in ELT is desirable

- Experience using MS Project and SAP is desirable

Closing date: Monday 16th March

Click 'apply' today - don't miss out on this opportunity to join an organisation that plays a leading role in today's global market place as ourProject Manager.

Cambridge University Press has an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager to join our English Language Teaching (ELT) division based in Cambridge. You will join us on a full time, 12 month fixed term contract and in return,we are offering acompetitive salary of GBP33,360 - GBP36,360 per annum plus benefits.

We have over 2,500 talented employees across 50 international offices uniting all our publishing groups. We're one of the world's most respected publishers, driven by the purpose of unlocking people's potential with the best learning and research solutions. We work in global teams, tackle the big issues, raise education standards, and deliver innovative solutions to learners and researchers.

We will offer a fantastic benefits package to our Project Manager:

- Group personal pension

- Free life assurance

- Inclusive and flexible working environment

- 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

- On-site fitness facilities

- Easily accessible with a 10 minutes walk from the train station

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised individual to take on the role of Project Manager who will oversee the production of Global ELT publishing projects.

This is on a varied role, leading on coordination and communication of all activities between departments within a matrix structure. We will be looking to you to plan, monitor and coordinate the delivery of publishing projects which typically include both print and digital products. As a central role within your project team, you will be expected to drive established processes, manage scope and change and foster a culture of continual improvement.

On a day-to-day basis you will be focused on ensuring schedules, budgets, risks and issues are monitored and maintained. You will also ensure regular project progress reporting is consistently delivered according to ELT requirements.

What we are looking for in our ideal Project Manager:

It's essential that you have previous relevant project management experience and ideally, a project or programme management qualification, e.g. MSP, Agile, PMQ, PRINCE2. You should have a demonstrable understanding of key project management principles including risk and change management. Experience of evaluating product build requirements is required as is the ability to create and manage budgets and schedules.

You will have experience managing multiple stakeholders and leading teams of both internal colleagues and external vendors through complex projects, often having to show initiative to implement solutions to issues that are raised.

You will also possess the following skills and experience:

- Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing

- Spoken and written fluency in English

- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office

- Knowledge of HTML, CSS3 and SCORM/xApi standards is desirable

- Experience or background in ELT is desirable

- Experience using MS Project and SAP is desirable

Closing date: Monday 16th March

Click 'apply' today - don't miss out on this opportunity to join an organisation that plays a leading role in today's global market place as ourProject Manager.

A well-established property developer are on the lookout for a driven and motivated Project Manager to deliver a development in Kent.

Company

The company are looking to grow their construction development team in the South, and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver a new-build residential development in Kent.

Project Manager Responsibilities

They are looking for an individual with new-build residential experience. This individual will be responsible for the development of 100+ residential units. The company use modern methods of construction including SFS framing so someone with this experience would be preferred. The ideal candidate will also come from a Civil Engineering background. Individuals from a main-contracting background will also be of interest.

They are looking for someone with a strong personality, who is driven and looking for an opportunity where they can bring value and progress.

Requirements:

• CSCS card, SMSTS.
• Developer or main contracting background.
• New-build residential experience (required)
• Civil Engineering background (degree preferred but not essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and organisation.
• Programming and planning.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Proven records of delivering high standards of work.

If this role seems like it could be of interest, please get in touch with Kim Banin-Reid () by applying to this advert or by calling .

Alternatively, if you know of someone that this opportunity could be of interest to, pass on their details to Kim, as we offer a referral fee on successful placements.

A well-established property developer are on the lookout for a driven and motivated Project Manager to deliver a development in Kent.

Company

The company are looking to grow their construction development team in the South, and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver a new-build residential development in Kent.

Project Manager Responsibilities

They are looking for an individual with new-build residential experience. This individual will be responsible for the development of 100+ residential units. The company use modern methods of construction including SFS framing so someone with this experience would be preferred. The ideal candidate will also come from a Civil Engineering background. Individuals from a main-contracting background will also be of interest.

They are looking for someone with a strong personality, who is driven and looking for an opportunity where they can bring value and progress.

Requirements:

• CSCS card, SMSTS.
• Developer or main contracting background.
• New-build residential experience (required)
• Civil Engineering background (degree preferred but not essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and organisation.
• Programming and planning.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Proven records of delivering high standards of work.

If this role seems like it could be of interest, please get in touch with Kim Banin-Reid () by applying to this advert or by calling .

Alternatively, if you know of someone that this opportunity could be of interest to, pass on their details to Kim, as we offer a referral fee on successful placements.

We are looking for a client side Project Manager to take ownership of a new build and refurbishment projects within the mid-market Hotels sectors.

Working for this Project Management Consultancy based in the Barbican you will be dealing with clients that fall into their Hotels & Leisure team

As a Project Manager you will be involved with projects at the design phase , following each project through the tender & contract award stage before managing the project on site ensuring quality, safety and budget targets are achieved. Based in an office near the Barbican and on clients site the majority of the projects you will be managing will be in London and the home counties.

The successful candidate MUST HAVE a Degree in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another Construction related Degree.

The candidate will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Contracts and will have administered them. They will have worked for a Project Management Consultancy or for an Property and Estates team, managing the delivery of Hotel Construction and Refurbishment projects.

It is essential that the successful candidate demonstrates recent experience of delivering UK based Hotels Projects, and has excellent experience of financial & project reporting and Contract Administration . It would also be advantageous if the candidate had some experience of modular construction, although this is not essential

The ideal candidate will be rewarded with a salary ranging between GBP55k-GBP75k, annual bonus, plus a Contributory Pension, 25 days annual leave, private medical cover and Life Insurance.

Regrettably candidates from a Subcontractor background will not be considered by the client, only candidates who have worked for a PM Consultancy or directly for an Estates & Property team delivering Capital Projects will be considered.

We are looking for a client side Project Manager to take ownership of a new build and refurbishment projects within the mid-market Hotels sectors.

Working for this Project Management Consultancy based in the Barbican you will be dealing with clients that fall into their Hotels & Leisure team

As a Project Manager you will be involved with projects at the design phase , following each project through the tender & contract award stage before managing the project on site ensuring quality, safety and budget targets are achieved. Based in an office near the Barbican and on clients site the majority of the projects you will be managing will be in London and the home counties.

The successful candidate MUST HAVE a Degree in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another Construction related Degree.

The candidate will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Contracts and will have administered them. They will have worked for a Project Management Consultancy or for an Property and Estates team, managing the delivery of Hotel Construction and Refurbishment projects.

It is essential that the successful candidate demonstrates recent experience of delivering UK based Hotels Projects, and has excellent experience of financial & project reporting and Contract Administration . It would also be advantageous if the candidate had some experience of modular construction, although this is not essential

The ideal candidate will be rewarded with a salary ranging between GBP55k-GBP75k, annual bonus, plus a Contributory Pension, 25 days annual leave, private medical cover and Life Insurance.

Regrettably candidates from a Subcontractor background will not be considered by the client, only candidates who have worked for a PM Consultancy or directly for an Estates & Property team delivering Capital Projects will be considered.