Graduate Project Manager

This role involves shadowing a Project Manager to learn how to lead a multi-discipline team and deliver projects on time and within budget. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, managing operational aspects including profit and loss, health and safety, and quality assurance. You will also contribute to bid management, tender reviews, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Full management and delivery responsibility for assigned projects.
• Develop appropriate strategies and budgets; lead, develop and support project team to deliver projects in line with these and to a high standard.
• Manage all operational aspects of the project including full profit and loss, health and safety and quality assurance.
• Professionally represent Omexom, both individually and as part of a team, in a wide range of situations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a mentor to assigned personnel and project staff.
• Present and report to internal and external stakeholders regarding operational performance and recommended improvements for project delivery.
• Lead and deliver projects in line with the Omexom governance framework.
• Assist with bid management, tender reviews and bid validation.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships both internally to ensure optimum project delivery, and externally with customers to develop a relationship of trust on which future business can be secured.
• Operate clear management, claims, non-conformance cost and lessons learned processes on all projects within remit.
• Create and maintain a high level of personal and team performance in matters relating to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and financial targets and constraints.

Travel

Periodic travel to site is required, with accommodation provided. This position is suitable for hybrid working, with expected attendance at offices in Glasgow, Blantyre or Perth for meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic Degree: A Bachelor’s (BEng / BSc) or Master’s (MEng) degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Project Management or Construction related degree.
• Safety & Site Certifications: A valid CSCS card or equivalent health and safety passport is desirable (company will support attainment).
• Project Management: Project Manager Fundamental desirable (support will be given to attain this).
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with BS 7671 / 18th Edition is desirable.
• Driving License: A full clean driving license.
• Internships/Placements: Industry placement years or summer internships with a main contractor.
• Project Environments: Experience as a Project Coordinator, Scheduler, or Administrator would be advantageous.
• Software: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, MS Project or P6, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to function within a combined client and supplier partner team.
• Commercial Interest.
• Stakeholder Communication.
• Proactive Problem Solving.

Values

• Team Spirit & Generosity: Work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team.
• Trust and Empowerment: Manage responsibilities and time efficiently and professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility: Take responsibility for duties and manage them effectively for high-quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives.