Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Warwick (hybrid)
Pay: £600 per day inside umbrella
Duration: 12 months
We are currently seeking a skilled Project Manager (Accounting & Finance) to join our client's team. Our client, an organisation in the energy sector, is driving towards its legally binding carbon reduction targets and shaping the future of GB energy. As part of their Energy Insights & Analysis (EIA) team, you will play a pivotal role in determining GB's energy needs and developing strategies to meet them on a whole energy, whole system basis.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing EIA-related activities, including the delivery programme for the Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2025. You will collaborate closely with workstream leads to ensure thorough scoping and planning, closely monitor delivery progress, and effectively mitigate risks and issues. This role will require strong project management skills and experience, particularly in externally facing high-profile projects. Previous experience in the energy industry or providing project management support to engineering projects is desirable.
Working as a Project Manager in our client's organisation will give you the opportunity to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including teams in Strategy and Policy, Strategic Energy Planning, government, and regulatory organisations. You will have a chance to make a significant impact on the way Great Britain uses and consumes energy for generations to come.
This role is based in Warwick, providing hybrid working options between the office and home. Our client is open to full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements. They value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. They strive to create a working environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential.
Key Capabilities:
- Experience in project management, particularly with externally facing high-profile projects.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external teams.
- Ability to manage project scope, deliverables, schedule, resources, and change effectively.
- Experience in managing external consultants/contractors and overseeing their performance.
- Excellent project reporting and governance skills for both internal and external bodies.
- Proactive identification and mitigation of risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
- Attention to detail while maintaining a holistic view of workstreams and projects.
- Familiarity with project management tools and processes and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ideally, hold recognised Project Management training or equivalent experience.
Join our client's team and be part of shaping the future of GB energy. Apply now to contribute to the country's carbon reduction targets and make a difference in energy consumption.
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