Project Manager

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and organized Project Manager to join our team in Leeds, United Kingdom. In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of projects from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations, organizational objectives, and regulatory requirements. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive projects to completion while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. If you're a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead the successful delivery of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, quality, and cost parameters

Coordinate and manage technical resources and cross-functional teams to fulfill project objectives and deliver high-quality results

Actively identify, analyze, and manage project risks and issues, establishing mitigation strategies and escalating concerns as needed

Oversee contract management throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation through final invoicing, ensuring compliance with organizational frameworks and processes

Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters and promptly reporting any cost variances

Establish and track project performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular and comprehensive status reports to clients and management

Facilitate clear, consistent, and transparent communication with clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure alignment on project requirements and expectations

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring requirements are accurately documented and managed throughout the project lifecycle

Plan, allocate, and monitor project resources (human, financial, and material) to ensure optimal utilization and project success

Address resource constraints and conflicts proactively, maintaining flexibility and resilience in resource management

Produce regular highlight reports for assigned projects, identifying achievements, challenges, and mitigation strategies

Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions and the sharing of best practices across the organization

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and management effectiveness

Integrate sustainable practices into project delivery and resource management, contributing to organizational environmental stewardship

Utilize digital tools and project management platforms for streamlined project execution, including data analytics for enhanced decision-making

Enhance organizational visibility with key clients, generating business development opportunities in collaboration with service leads

Qualifications

Required Skills & Competencies:

Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and clients simultaneously without compromising quality

Solid understanding of financial management, budget control, and cost analysis in project contexts

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities

Leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing and motivating cross-functional teams

Proficiency in contract management and procurement processes

Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail

Risk and issue management expertise with proven mitigation strategies

Resource planning and allocation capabilities

Performance tracking and reporting proficiency

Proficiency with digital project management tools and platforms

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

Experience with NEC contracts (PSC and/or ECC)

Familiarity with financial modeling and pricing tools

Experience integrating sustainability practices into project delivery

Knowledge of market dynamics and pricing strategies

Certifications (Preferred):

PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification

Experience Required:

Proven experience in a project manager role within a professional services, consultancy, or engineering environment

Demonstrated success leading projects from conception through delivery

Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements

Track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Domain Expertise:

Understanding of market dynamics and industry-specific pricing strategies

Sector-specific experience is advantageous and will be considered favorably

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.