Project Manager

• Develop, promote and maintain a strong safety culture with full compliance to industry standards and regulations
• Be accountable for end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring Time, Cost (at delivery level), Quality and safety objectives are met
• Lead planning, coordination and execution of project works, maintaining accurate programmes and progress controls
• Manage and mitigate operational risks, escalating issues that impact programme performance or client outcomes
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Act as the senior operational interface with clients and internal leadership
• Ensure client expectations are met through proactive communication and relationship management
• Provide clear, accurate project updates and governance documentation to the Operations / Framework Manager
• Work collaboratively with the Senior QS to support forecasting, financial reporting and commercial governance
• Monitor delivery performance against commercial targets and highlight risks, variations or impacts
• Develop and maintain resource plans to ensure capacity and capability align with workload
• Manage supply chain partners and act as an escalation point for performance issues

• Experience in at least two of the following: Construction, Utilities and/or Framework delivery
• Proven Project Management experience
• Degree (or equivalent) in Utilities Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to operate at both strategic and programme level
• Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience building and developing high‑performing teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical skills
• Experience delivering objectives within available resources
• Proven track record managing different contractual arrangements
• Experience delivering project portfolios
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Ipsum and client organisations
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Professional and positive approach
• Self‑motivated, organised and proactive
• Flexible attitude and adaptable mindset
• Team player with the ability to work independently when required

Ideally professionally qualified (e.g. APM PMQ, Prince2 or equivalent)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club covering supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community