Senior Manager – Projects

Job description / Role

Job Title: Senior Manager Projects
Reporting To: Executive Director - Services
Performance Review Period: 6 months

Purpose of the Position
To effectively manage the strategic direction of the Projects Division and all services and budgets relating to operations of the department.
The Senior Manager Projects is responsible for delivering both in-house and outsourced services to the company's existing and new clients.

Key Responsibilities: (Operational Duties)
Work with the Business Development and Marketing team to build the client base and revenue of the division by formally responding to tenders and informally approaching potential new clients.
Responsibility for preparing strategic growth plans and organizational change methodologies to ensure the projects department can deliver world leading services to clients
Management of all budgeting aspects including cost control of individual projects and departmental overheads to ensure profit margins are maintained.
Ensuring compliance of all Project contracts through industry leading standards and effective management.
Develop reporting and automated procedures to ensure communication of project status in both an operational and strategic manner
Network and present at industry associations and with clients.
Communicate operating philosophies, technical information, objectives and expectations to the team.
Plan, recruit and manage team to deliver on plans and ensure full compliance.
Firmly establish and empower site staff to ensure optimization and productivity of service.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, emergency response procedures, project management programs, approvals and all technical documentation.
Co-ordinate the Development of the Departmental Policies and Procedures.
A high level of commitment to providing a safe working environment for all staff, ensuring that all defined services are completed in accordance with all operating procedures and within the Health & Safety (H&S) guidelines.
Working with Procurement Department to source specialist subcontractors and then managing their performance and relationship.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience
1. Engineering or Project Management related qualification
2. Proven track record of delivering multiple projects and managing project management teams on time and within budget
3. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing business services teams, including the management of work allocation processes, performance management, staff development and career planning.
4. Excellent level of knowledge relating to Primavera and other Project Management Software platforms
5. Excellent knowledge and understanding of H&S and environmental responsibilities.
6. Customer focused with sound commercial and financial awareness experience in managing P&L
7. Able to translate client requirements into action plans and implement them.
8. Demonstrated high level English written and interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate negotiate and consult at all levels of staff and to produce reports of a complex nature.
9. Able to establish relationships with clients, suppliers and across the business.

Other Factors
Essential (required to achieve the outcome of the position)

It is a condition of employment that all employees are expected to carry out all of their duties within the guidelines of company policy and procedure, and practice.

From time to time employees will be required to attend meetings, briefings, and training sessions as required.

In addition, employees must adhere to all company Health & Safety policies, procedures, practices, and all relevant legal and statutory Health & Safety requirements and obligations.

About the Company

England Associates has been operating across the construction, engineering and property markets for over 10 years, firmly establishing long standing business relationships with many of the UK and UAE\'s leading contracting, design and professional support companies

Local Presence

With a dedicated recruitment team covering the UAE, we provide a specialist range of recruitment services to your industry. We are committed to opening a network of offices in key locations throughout the GCC, giving you greater access to regional talent.

Global Support Network

As part of the England Associates Group, our extensive international marketing ensures that we have the ability to source the best candidates from any destination. we can attract quality candidates from around the globe.

Disciplines

We mirror our customer specialization and have recruitment teams focusing on the following key sectors:

Architectural Design Civil & Structural Construction FM & Property Maintenance House Building Fit Out Property & Surveying

Products and Services

Supported by a dedicated team of specialist recruiters, resourcers and support staff who have worked within the construction industry, we are uniquely placed to technically service your needs better than anyone, we understand your needs as we have all worked in one way shape or form on site as engineers, CAD technicians, carpenters, Electricians, Document controllers.

England Associates offers the full range of traditional recruitment services including:

Permanent Recruitment Executive Search Database Search Retained recruitment Advertising and Selection Mailshot recruitment promotion HR and Implant recruitment consultancy Independent Client and Candidate appraisals Client branded e-marketing Psychometric testing