Project Manager, Infrastructure - Built Environment

If you have experience of working on light rail, heavy rail or wider rail industry / infrastructure projects through delivery and implementation, we have an opportunity for you to join our team in the Manchester office. To carry out the requirements of this Project Manager role you will also have a good working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts and manage project budgets, costs, risks and programmes contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Be involved in actions, tracking, monitoring and reporting project progress
• Be an active part of major projects and frameworks, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards
• Be capable of building strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with governance, risk, and assurance processes across all projects
• Represent Ridge and our Clients on projects and programmes
• Update contractual milestones in project systems
• Ensure the document and project management plans are set up
• Follow up the project progress and inform the main stakeholders if there is any deviation, From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.
• Ingenuity
• AS STANDARD.

• Ability to support projects, programmes and portfolios from inception to close out. You will demonstrate:
• Experience in working on light rail, heavy rail or wider rail industry / infrastructure projects through delivery and implementation
• Experience in liaising with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
• Experience of involvement on project budgets, costs, risks and programmes
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to update reports and present information to a variety of audiences
• An understanding of CDM responsibilities from a client perspective
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office

Additional experience that would be beneficial includes:

• Consultancy construction project management experience
• The ability to be an important team member of a series of projects and manage client relationships
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and similar digital software
• Knowledge of project management plans
• Previous experience of working on civil engineering schemes
• Experience of working client side or as Consultant

Qualifications:

• Diploma/BSc/MSc in project management

• You will ideally be working (or considering working) towards achieving one of the qualifications below):

• MRICS
• MCIOB
• MAPM
• PRINCE2, Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

• Aspiration
• THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes. * *

Your benefits

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual leave A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community spirit You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental health Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical wellbeing Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible working Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.