Job Role: Project Manager / Supplier Manager
Location: Central London
Day Rate: £450 - £500
Duration: 12 Months
I'm currently recruiting for a Tier 2/3 Supplier Manager to support the Business through the management of the delivery of various Tier 2 and 3 Supplier work scopes through the construction, testing, commissioning and handover phases of the Stations, Shafts and Portals projects. The Manager will be responsible for enabling the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers to efficiently honour their contracts through the coordination of scope, resources, interfaces, interrogation of programmes and the monitoring and reporting of progress for the particular areas of responsibility.
Dimensions and Interfaces:
Reports to the Common Procurement Coordination Project Manager
Works closely with the Station, Shafts and Portals Construction Managers, Site Managers, Planners, Field Assurance Engineers, Engineering Managers
Collaborates with the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers, Tier 1 Contractors and System Wide Contractor representatives
Develops effective working relationships with key stakeholdersMain Challenges of the job:
Influencing without authority - the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers are in contract with the Tier 1 Contractors
Building strong relationships with all stakeholders to support the successful delivery of the Tier 2 and 3 work scopes
Facilitating and coordinating the interfaces between the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers, Tier 1 Contractors, System wide Contractors, the client, and all other third parties and stakeholders
Driving the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers to perform in accordance with the requirements of their contracts, including safety, schedule, provision of adequate resources, cost control, self-assured quality, etc.Responsibilities for the Supplier Manager:
Support the Business in relation to the following:
Managing Tier 2 and 3 Supplier performance with regards to progress, efficiency, resources, efficiency, and Health and Safety
Supporting coordination of all interface between the Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers and the Site Teams, Tier 1 Contractors and System Wide Contractors at each geographic location
Supporting Tier 2 and 3 Suppliers in the development of robust integrated programmes for the installation, testing and commissioning
Driving the efficient delivery of the site works to meet the required programme dates
Keeping the Site Teams and Delivery management informed of progress and performance, escalating key issues where appropriate
Reviewing resources against accepted plans; advising of risks and issues and supporting their resolution
Evaluating productivity of work execution; confirming appropriate site controls are in place.
Reviewing compliance with Employer's technical requirements; review of work in progress for acceptance at witness points; and Employer's acceptance of completed works
Driving Tier 2 and 3 Supplier production of assurance documentation and supporting acceptance process
Supporting coordination with the Chief Engineers Group (CEG) and their attendance of witnessing testing and commissioning of the works
Coordinating interfaces with adjacent or follow-on contracts; resolving problems; assisting the project manager coordinating the final handover of the project to the Infrastructure ManagerBasic Qualifications for the Supplier Manager:
Experience of delivery of M&E scopes of work, ideally on major projects
Technical familiarity throughout the project lifecycle of M&E systems, in particular BMS and Dali Lighting Control Systems would be desirable
University degree in an engineering related subject is desirable
Knowledge and experience of construction quality systems and processes
Knowledge and experience of project controls processes
Knowledge and experience of site-based ES&H processes and processes
Experience of building strong stakeholder relationships
Experience of managing complex and demanding interfaces
Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor / subcontractors' responsibilities contained in subcontract documentsAdditional Qualifications for the Supplier Manager:
Right to work in the UK without company sponsorship
Member of a relevant professional institution preferred
A good working knowledge of the UK railway industry
Proven relevant experience in a railway environment desirableIf you feel as though you are the right person for this Project Manager position, then please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and one of us will be in touch soon.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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