Senior Project Manager

Our client is currently recruiting for two new Senior Project Managers to work within their Estates Transformation and Capital Projects Team.

Senior Project Manager x2  
Vacancy Type: Permanent 
Location: Blended role - Regent’s Park, London & Home Working 
Salary: £47,582 (inclusive of London Weighting)

About the Employer
Our client is an international conservation charity. Through their unrivalled animal experts in their two zoos, the work of their pioneering scientists, their dedicated conservationists, their purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Their vision is a world where wildlife thrives and they are working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, they are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

Purpose of the Role
Sitting within the wider Estate Transformation team, the Senior Project Manager will focus on the development and delivery of projects and programmes for the transformation of the conservation zoos and sites. Specialising in one thematic priority (e.g. strategic masterplans or commercial infrastructure), the Senior Project Manager will work closely with the Head of Capital Projects to develop best practice of project management at this organisation, developing and maintaining effective stakeholder engagement, creating project frameworks and ensuring efficient project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Using the Estates Transformation guiding principles and strategy, provide operational leadership and project management to enable this organisation to deliver its goals and ambitions in providing excellence in sustainable design, reaching net zero by 2035, developing whole life cost and carbon analysis initiatives, and driving forward their value for money agenda in projects.
• Provide leadership and direction to stakeholders by owning the scoping, briefing documents, procurement and management of contractor teams and external consultants, ensuring that projects are delivered from inception to completion
• Develop project briefs under the strategic framework set out by the Director of Estate Transformation and Head of Capital Projects. Detailing project requirements, governance and timeframes.
• Monitor the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by design teams to ensure high standards and value for money and compliance with internal procurement policies

About You
You will have:

• Experience of large scale masterplanning and budget management, and wider operational leadership in a complex and diverse organisation.
• Strong project management skills, able to oversee multiple projects and prioritise as necessary.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with senior colleagues and teams across various disciplines and locations, able to influence, engage and constructively challenge at the strategic level
• A degree in architecture, civil / structural engineering, building services engineering or similar construction related field is desired. Other qualifications may be considered based on experience and strength of application 

This post is a blended role for office and home working; regular travel on-site will be required, although this will be expected to be more frequent during key stages of project delivery. 

What does this employer offer? 
This organisation is proud of their approach to employee benefits. Their benefits include: 

• Their vision and purpose - You will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct 
• Pension scheme - They offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension 
• Flexible working – You can talk to them about your flexible working requirements and they will do everything they can to make sure you work in a way that suits you  
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays  
• Wellbeing – Access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to their 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme  
• Life assurance – Eligible employees will be enrolled in their life assurance scheme from their first day 
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops  
• Cycle2Work - Their cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle  
• Season ticket loan - They offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work  
• Family friendly policies – They offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages 

This employer strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds and celebrates the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. They are committed to ensuring that their teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. They have active equality networks for staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by their strategic EDI Steering Group. 

Closing date: Wednesday 17 January 2024 
Interviews will be held on 7 February at the main office in Regent's Park, London

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