Your opportunity

We are seeking an individual with a genuine passion for project management within the Technology space, who is eager to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact. Bringing established experience as a project manager, playing a pivotal role in supporting our Head of Technology Delivery and the wider Technology team to deliver against our existing roadmap.

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the successful delivery of technology and change projects across the business. Focusing on the more technical IT projects within our Infrastructure and InfoSec pillars of Tech. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, technicians and business analysts to structure and drive project delivery aligned to our strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will span the management of smaller localised initiatives to larger scale operations such as the adoption of AI and cloud transformation.

A hands-on approach and a willingness to engage with detail are essential. You will collaborate with key business stakeholders, end users and external partners to ensure the smooth running and implementation of projects. Exceptional communication skills will be essential as you translate complex project details, risks, and technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for stakeholders at all levels.

With a focus on our technical projects, there will also be opportunities to work with our many disciplines within the built environment, you will help shape the way technology is perceived and utilised across Ridge, developing a culture of best practices and support knowledge sharing across the business.

Ultimately, your work will enable Ridge to achieve its long-term aspirations by ensuring that technology solutions are governed, effective and embedded.

What you need to do to be effective in this role:

• Define project scope, objective and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Deliver projects in line with defined project governance
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle
• Ability to assess project health and make appropriate changes
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Manage and track stakeholder activities and accountability
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Work with key stakeholders where required to secure project resources
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Create a positive project culture and embed best practices
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Determine the frequency and delivery of status reporting to different stakeholder levels
• Work with budget holders to track project expenditure

What will you need to be successful?

• Proven experience with IT projects
• Experience with Infrastructure and Information Security projects
• Strong working technical IT knowledge
• Ability to apply both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies
• Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner certification preferable
• Strong and experienced project manager
• Familiarity with project management software and PMO tools
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies
• Ability to lead initiatives independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Persuasive, encouraging and motivating
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

About us

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They're the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you're hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you're motivated by ingenuity and if you're always aspiring to be the very best.

• Quality
• THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don't need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

• Ingenuity
• AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

• Partnership
• BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

• Aspiration
• THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what's possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

Your benefits

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum's Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that's focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

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We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities' employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you'd like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from agency partners at this time - any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn't currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

Note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren't seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won't be honoured, and we won't grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven't been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn't currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we'll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.