
Description
Project Manager role for the DfE's Technical Advisor Services programme providing a point of liaison between the End Users/ Schools, the delivery team and the wider DfE team. The Project Manager will be required to keep the DfE's forecasts up to date for cost, programme and risk as well as records of received and generated information.
Project Managers will be responsible for managing a Technical Advisor who will manage the feasibility, procurement and construction on behalf of the DfE, as well as provision of temporary accommodation if needed. The role is to ensure the Technical Advisor follows DfE process and provide additional oversight of Construction. The Technical Advisor will be led by a Principal or Executive level consultant so the Project Manager will have sufficient experience in order to manage them.
Generally duties will include:
Leading a multidisciplinary team to develop feasibility study & concept design.
Procurement
Management of Contractor from PCSA through to Defects
Report progress on to DfE
Maintain accurate forecasts for project budget, risk, programme and scope changes.
Maintain project records and documentation.
Arrange Touchpoint meetings with DfE SMEs for project assurance
Support the DfE Project Manager through project gateways reviews.
Facilitate lessons learned workshops.
Specific duties follow the RIBA Plan of Work stages:
RIBA Stage 1 Pre-Feasibility
Project mobilisation
Arrange Site Surveys
RIBA Stage 2
GAP analysis of DfE Outline Brief DfE project information.
Prepare Risk Register and manage risks.
Lead the production of Feasibility Study
Capture School specific needs for the Project Brief
Prepare Control Option concept design for Tender
Present Feasibility Study and Control Option
RIBA Stage 3 & 4
Manage the procurement of a Contractor through the DfE's CF25 framework.
Manage the Contractor as they develop the concept design through to Contractor Proposals
Ensure all contract documentation, notifications and certificates are saved to DfE's
Manage the Contractor as they develop the concept design through to Contractor's Proposals
RIBA Stage 5 & 6
Manage the Contractor through Construction & Defects.
Contract Administration
Ensure all handover criteria is met and handover documentation is presented
Prepare a Post Occupancy Evaluation
Prepare a project closeout report.
Education capital construction experience
Experience managing JCT contracts
Qualified professional with at least 5 Year post professional qualification (preferred)
Be a member of APM (MAPM) with an aspiration to chartered status in the future.
Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software, including Excel and Word.
UK driving license.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance.
Additional Information- Organization: 784 TCE
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