Project Manager

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Telent, part of M Group, is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.

From the roads you drive on to the networks you rely on, our solutions are embedded in the everyday lives of millions - supporting the delivery of vital public services. With decades of expertise in mission-critical communications and infrastructure technology, we are at the forefront of the digital revolution.

The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of projects and workstreams for a major roadside telecommunications programme. The programme will develop and replace critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK motorway network, supporting traffic management and the continued operation of essential roadside services.

You’ll lead projects from mobilisation and design through to implementation, acceptance and operational handover. You’ll be accountable for delivering the agreed scope safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, while managing multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, project controls and key customer relationships.

This is a hybrid-working role, with approximately 3 days per week from the Warwick office (and the Chorley office if required), and 2 days working from home. Regular travel to Warwick and other project or customer locations will be required.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of assigned roadside telecommunications projects or workstreams, from mobilisation through to implementation, acceptance and close-out.
• Establishing and controlling project scope, plans, milestones, resources, dependencies and acceptance criteria.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, suppliers, testing, implementation and operational readiness.
• Maintaining effective project controls covering schedules, finances, RAID, change, resources and supplier performance.
• Managing project financial and commercial performance, including budgets, forecasts, margin, cash flow, supplier commitments and cost to complete.
• Identifying delivery variances and risks early, implementing clear mitigation, recovery and escalation plans.
• Managing suppliers and subcontractors against agreed scope, milestones, costs, quality and contractual commitments.
• Providing clear project reporting and leading governance, stage-gate, programme and contract reviews. What you’ll bring:
• Demonstrable experience managing complex telecommunications, technology, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong project planning, controls, RAID, change and recovery-management experience.
• Financial and commercial experience, including responsibility for budgets, forecasting, supplier commitments and cost to complete.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing suppliers or subcontractors through delivery, testing, acceptance and operational handover.
• Strong customer, stakeholder and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound delivery decisions.
• A recognised project management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent experience.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

A career at Telent provides the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects that keep the UK connected and protected 24/7.

• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
  
  

At Telent, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives across our teams.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focussed
  
  

Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.