Energy Project Manager

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energy, london, manager, project, telecoms

About us
Utility Warehouse (a wholly owned subsidiary of Telecom Plus PLC), is the UKs only fully integrated provider of a wide range of competitively priced utility services, spanning both the communications and energy markets. We have led the way in the deregulated utilities sector, providing our largely domestic customer base with the unique convenience of a single monthly bill for all their utilities, along with exceptional levels of customer service.

Despite being one of the fastest growing FTSE 250 companies, with revenue of over £740m, you may not have heard of us. This is because we do not advertise. Instead we rely on the ‘word of mouth’ recommendations of our existing satisfied customers to grow our market share. We have over half a million energy customers and as such, we are considered a large supplier in the eyes of the regulator, Ofgem. However, with 2% of the UK market we have a hugely exciting future as we work towards our goal of becoming The Nations most trusted utility supplier, the one you would recommend to your Mum!

About the role
You will play an instrumental part of a team leading the development and implementation of multiple projects and change programmes in line with Utility Warehouse strategic objectives, business needs, regulatory obligations and capacity to deliver.

Reporting to the Head of Energy Programmes, you will take a leading role, managing a number of key interdependent projects as part of the delivery of the departments key work streams, including new service development, business improvement and regulatory change.

You will need to be a driven, experienced project manager with knowledge of current energy industry transformations such as Smart Metering and Project Nexus. The successful candidate will also be adept at delivering operational change in order to produce a positive experience for our members.

You will be responsible for working closely with the Energy Programmes, Regulation, Operations and Customer Services teams as well as Risk and Compliance, Technology and key external stakeholders to ensure all change is implemented in line with code requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
*Manage several key interdependent projects as part of the delivery of the departments key projects and programmes, including but not limited to; Smart Metering, Nexus, Industry code changes, Internal process changes and system migrations
*Liaise with internal stakeholders at all levels to assess change requests including; Process improvement, new service development and regulatory change
*Define the scope of new change programmes and projects, assessing business impact, resource requirements, providing cost analysis and projected benefit calculations where possible
*Coordinate change activities and collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders including Energy Operations, Commercial, Regulation, Customer Services and Technology, Training and Marketing, to plan and drive change
*Liaise with and drive delivery from key external stakeholders and service providers
*Coordinate and provide support for commercial and supplier activity including tendering and mobilisation of new services
*Produce regularly updated project artefacts including; project briefs, Gantt charts, risk and issue logs and progress reporting
*Identify potential problems and future issues with our business processes, delivering appropriate solutions
*Produce process and policy documentation
*Chair project and programme meetings with multiple internal and external stakeholders
*Communicate and engage with stakeholders at all levels to rollout change throughout the energy department and wider business
*Prepare ongoing portfolio performance reporting to the head of programmes, energy management team and senior management

About you
Required skills
*The ability to work with key stakeholders to challenge existing processes and develop pragmatic solutions to complex problems
*The ability to deliver projects in a timely fashion together with a professional organised approach
*An excellent communicator both verbally and written
*The ability to use initiative to provide solutions
*Committed to working as part of a team in a dynamic environment
*Project management skills

Qualifications/Experience
*Required Understanding of the energy industry
*Required Project management experience
*Desirable Experience of working in a smart meter rollout function in some capacity
*Desirable professional project management qualification

The closing date for applications will be 30th July 2017

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Scheme Project Manager

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derby, manager, other, project, scheme

Job Title – Scheme Project Manager

Location -Derby, Brunel House

Rates – £250 – £350 per day (In Scope of IR35)

About the role / project:

Working on the route clearance for London to Corby (L2C) which is part of the Midland mainline programme. The role will involve management of framework suppliers, liaising with external stakeholders. Ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the specific cost and quality deadlines. Ensure the principles of safety are upheld while maintaining contractor performance on the programmes.

What you will do:

Key Accountabilities:

* Manage the production of project management plans
* Manage project budgets within agreed targets
* Deliver regular progress reports on change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to the Programme Manager (Change).
* Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.
* Disseminate lessons learnt.

Essential

* Scheme/Project management experience
* Rail,
* Safety practices in rail
* Investment procedure knowledge.
* Experience of managing significant civils, renewal and enhancement projects.

Desirable

* Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body.
* A degree or equivalent qualification.

What you’ll get in return

Network Rail (powered by Capita), understand what it is like to work as a contractor and do everything they can to make it a simple process for you – this includes a dedicated Onboarding and extension teams and access to a web based timesheet portal giving you an ability to access and submit your timesheets wherever you are.

About our client – Network Rail

Network Rail is at the operational centre of the railway and playing a key role in a rapidly evolving industry. We are responsible for rebuilding Britain’s railway infrastructure and are managing some of the biggest and most complex engineering programmes in Europe. Over the next five years we will be spending around £23 billion to maintain and upgrade every aspect of an infrastructure that comprises 21,000 miles of track, 2,500 stations, 9,000 level crossings, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, and signalling and power for the movement of 25,000 trains every day.

What we hope you will do next

Network Rail welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and is committed to interviewing all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria advertised. We are striving to achieve the ‘two ticks’ disability symbol and to create a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

Network Rail is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Project Coordinator

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coordinator, management, project, yeovil

Project Coordinator
Permanent
Yeovil
Full time
Up to £20k DOE

Do you have experienced working in a fast paced environment? Are you a natural communicator with a wealth of client relationship management experience? Do you thrive from working in a fast paced environment? If so this could be the perfect role for you.

I am looking for a very switched on, highly dynamic individual to join a highly reputable Yeovil based client of mine, who offers a fantastic working culture and a very impressive progression route! Could this be the perfect next step for you?

You will be working within the business taking care of one of their busiest accounts and working alongside an established team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators to deliver the final project with an exceptional level of customer care!

Key skills within this role will need to include organisational, time management and communication skills, able to manage upwards, negotiation skills and able to thrive in a fast paced often high pressured environment. Someone with prior experience of client relationship management or coordination would be ideal.

If you feel you fit the bill and you would like to hear more contact Jessica Harmer today

Air Conditioning Project Manager

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air, conditioning, engineering, manager, manchester, project

Project Engineer in Air Conditioning. Manchester. Salary up to approx £42k + car, bonus and benefits. Join one of the UK’s market leaders.

THE ROLE * Managing Air Conditioning projects for commercial customers, focusing on VRF and split unit installations. * Full involvement from enquiry, site survey, design and estimate, procurement of equipment, site and contract set up all the way through to delivery, handover and invoice. * Liaising with both existing accounts and new customers, ranging from fit out contractors and end users. THE PERSON * A strong technical background in Air Conditioning. * Office/Project Management experience required. * Commercially strong to ensure contracts are bought in on time and to budget. * Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with new customers. * A full driving licence and flexible nature to manage multiple contracts. THE PACKAGE A basic up to approx c£42k. Company car, benefits and a bonus based on personal performance. THE LOCATION Based in Manchester. Suitable locations include: Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Preston, Oldham, Stockport

Benefits: car, bonus, pension

AV Project Manager

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av, electronics, manager, project, thorpe

Job Holder Purpose

To work as part of the AV Systems Integration team to project manage client orders in the companies. This will include contract management, system design and commissioning within budget and to the satisfaction of our customers.

Key Skills

Possess a good underpinning technical knowledge of Electronics and Audio Visual Systems
Organised and flexible with the ability to approach different types of tasks during the working day
An understanding of contracts and commercial processes
Ability to plan and organise projects and schedule work
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure is essential
Competent to a high level of computer literacy
Able to work as part of a team
Ability to think laterally finding an appropriate solution to fulfil an application
Good communication skills both verbal and written, being able to communicate with company executives to building contractors
Ability to work to the highest quality standards, with attention to detail ensuring that we complete our work thoroughly, never walking away from a problem.
Demonstrate a professional, enthusiastic & committed approach at all times.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Perform work on multiple projects within the budgeted cost and to the satisfaction of the client
Liaison with other internal departments, clients and contractors
Ensure that the H&S files are in place for your projects and that safe systems of work are put in place
Design systems in terms of their electronics, mechanics and optics to meet the needs of our clients, using proven technology and also looking for new and interesting solutions to problems
Understand the contractual requirements of your projects
Ensure that technical and drawing information is available and correct to allow others to perform their works in an efficient manner
Physically setup elements of systems to prove the concept
Deal with all aspects of the financial management of your projects including invoicing and variations ensuring that we are not financial exposed and get paid in a timely fashion
Liaise with suppliers to research product information and purchase the necessary components for a system ensuring that we are getting the best value for money
Deal with all aspects interfacing of audio visual systems into our clients buildings this will encompass both hardware and software interfaces
Perform on-site commissioning and configuration programming of our systems
Represent the company at a senior level with the necessary level of professional conduct and presentation
To develop your knowledge from both experience and research to become an expert in one or more of a particular area of our project work to whom others in the organisation can refer