Project Manager

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Who we are..
VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment.
At VVB, our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision.
C – Care & Collaboration
O – Opportunity & Ownership
R – Responsibility & Respect
E – Excellence & End Result Focus
VVB are seeking as a Project Manager delivering Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Projects. Developing and working with teams to safely deliver these projects on time and on budget to the standards of safety and quality expected on infrastructure projects. The role will be client facing and involve representing VVB at meetings with clients and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage projects to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and quality-focused delivery.
  • Oversee project commercials to achieve target margins and fiscal performance.
  • Foster effective communication with stakeholders and integrate their requirements.
  • Collaborate with clients and Sector Manager on strategy and delivery plans.
  • Drive productivity, team performance, and adherence to health and safety standards.
  • Manage project meetings, procurement processes, risk assessments, and schedules.
  • Approve RAMS, financial agreements, and subcontractor appointments.
    Line Manager Duties:
  • Line manage all project staff, ensuring training, qualifications, and behaviors meet role requirements.
  • Monitor productivity and build a high-performing workforce within the discipline.
  • Oversee timely delivery of HR activities, including appraisals, talent planning, and salary reviews.
  • Design and support development programs and employee upskilling initiatives.
  • Ensure mandatory e-learning and policy updates are completed for self and team.
  • Manage recruitment processes, employee records, and absences using ATS and Cascade HR systems.
  • Oversee information security governance, training, and effective incident reporting within the team.
    Technical Knowledge and Skills
  • Line manage all project staff, ensuring training, qualifications, and behaviors align with role requirements.
  • Monitor productivity and build a high-performing workforce while delivering key HR activities like appraisals, salary reviews, and succession planning.
  • Design and support development programs, employee upskilling, and compliance with mandatory training and policy updates.
  • Manage recruitment processes, employee records, and absences using ATS and Cascade HR systems.
  • Ensure use of the Notify system for health and safety, engaging and training team members as needed.
  • Oversee information security governance, including training, policy updates, and incident reporting.
  • Promote sustainability and social responsibility across all activities.
    Qualifications:
  • A degree qualification in related subject or equivalent is preferred.
  • Professional memberships of a relevant professional body (preferably the APM) or working towards membership is an advantage.
  • CSCS card.
    Desired:
  • PRINCE 2 Qualification
  • Full Drivers Licence
    -IOSH certified
  • NEBOSH certified
  • SSSTS/SMSTS certified
    Experience:
    Essential:
    • Experience in an M&E environment, client-facing roles for PMC or as a client, and working in shafts, headhouses, and tunneling environments.
    • Proficient in operating with NEC3 contracts.
      Desired:
    • Skills in commercial management, design management, and programme/project controls.
    • Experience with BIM, CAD (Bentley & Autodesk), civils, traction, and electrification.
    • Knowledge of DFMA, systems-led approaches, and Permit-to-Work systems (mechanical/electrical, lifting, confined spaces).
    • Expertise in RAMS production, stakeholder management, and contractor liaison.
      VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.
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