Job Title: MEP Infrastructure Enabling Programme Lead
Location: Canary Wharf, London
 
                                   
Job Summary:  
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our programme of ‘enabling’ works in preparation for the upcoming MEP and Workplace refurbishment of the tower block in Canary Wharf.
 
The purpose of this position is to lead the team and represent the ‘enabling programme’ alongside a new Programme Team leading the GC and refurbishment works. The role will be supported by an Electrical and Mechanical engineering lead as well as (shift) engineers and a cost lead.
 
The successful candidate will plan, implement, coordinate and manage all preparatory, isolation and temporary works. And ensure the uninterrupted operation of the live building is always prioritised whilst programme works are delivered including communications aligned with the current Operations Team requirements and new Programme Team leading the GC refurbishment works.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Leads the team and manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• (If required) identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients.
• Leads project delivery resources/team providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
• Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Demonstrates ability to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Key Requirements
Essential Experience

• Experience in construction/design/fit out/project management
• Experience and strong understanding of commercial MEP systems in offices
• Experience in working in live/operational commercial buildings
• Experience in managing/running commercial construction related projects
• Experience and knowledge of Corporate Client Processes, Governance and Compliance
• Experienced in Stakeholder management and client interface at senior level

 
Essential Skills

• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal and external customers
• Ability to effectively and accurately present information in written and oral formats

 
Qualifications / Professional Memberships

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a technical discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience should include mechanical and electrical equipment or systems and experience working in high rise buildings

 
If you are interested in this position then please apply directly with a CV or alternatively, call Alfie Herbert on The People Group landline.