Project Manager

The Project Manager is accountable to the Senior Project Manager and has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis, within the constraints/tolerances laid down by others.
A Project Manager would typically be responsible for the management of small-scale projects where limited complexity, requires no guidance or support in its application and with a project budget of >£500k
The Project Manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the required products within the specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risk. The Project Manager is also responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the business case

Job title:

Project Manager

Job Description:

Capita is looking for a Project Manager to join their team - based in Scotland

This role sits within the Public Service division of Capita, as part of the Defence, Fire & Security Sector within the Electranet Business unit. Electranet is responsible for provision of engineering and telecommunication services to internal and external customers including secure government accounts. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the day to day activities Capita’s projects through to delivery of the new capabilities, realisation of benefits and project closure.

What you'll do;

• the Project Manager is responsible for managing the survey of secure sites which must be clearly detailed, and a full report supplied to pre-sales to enable a compliant cost model to be provided for sales. This will include a concise bill of materials and a scope of works to be built at time of survey by the surveyor.

• day to day management of operations, ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the required time, budget and quality constraints.

• you will ensure that all project work complies with building and security regulations and health and safety legislation as well as other legal requirements.

• ensuring timely management of any unforeseen delays.

• due to the secure nature of the sites, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring all staff and visitors are security cleared and the site is aware of all changes. This will be done by liaising directly with the end client or the security department.

• the Project Manager must have full understanding of all MOD and MOJ installation practices and ensure these are followed at every opportunity. Any work identified as not to this standard must be logged and submitted immediately to the end client or their representative.

• organise and chair weekly review meetings with Electranet project team.
• prepare the following baseline management products, in conjunction with any project assurance roles, and agree them with the Lead or Senior Project Manager:
  

What we’re looking for:

• minimum MOD SC clearance and willing to undergo DV clearance

• minimum MOJ clearance and willing to undertake MET clearances

• 5 years minimum experience of working within the telecommunication environment as a Project Manager and experience as an engineer

• an understanding of telecommunication fibre networks to include multi-mode and single-mode cabling

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• excellent communication skills

• excellent IT skills to include the MS suite of products and MS Project

• excellent financial budget control

Electranet is a security-based cabling company that provides high security data tools and managed communications to a range of defence, government, and private organisations. Products are sold to end users directly and also through built and communication infrastructure companies

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27 ) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location:

Glasgow

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent