Project Delivery Manager (Laboratory Services)

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

RPS are looking for a Project Delivery Manager to support our highly respected and knowledgeable Laboratory team. This is a Permanent, full time role, based at the Bedford laboratory with a fixed working pattern of 9:00am to 5:00pm to facilitate communication with various teams and clients during core working hours.

Who We Are

We operate from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agrochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed and forage crops.

The Role

As part of the Management team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all contract work performed is as per the project requirements and management of the overall customer experience. As each project framework is bespoke, the requirements vary but generally responsibilities include management of sampling and logistic schedules, ensuring samples are scheduled for the correct work, review, and management of WIP, subcontractor management, ensure reports are issued on-time and meet project requirements, hosting regular customer meetings, contract and other administrative review and query resolution, track and report KPIs. To achieve this, you will need to interface with multiple client representatives and teams in the laboratory.

What Will You Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of projects including creating and managing timelines, budgets, KPIs and ensuring all project documents are organised and up to date.
• Active management of the Customer Experience (CX) by providing consistent and integrated service to clients.
• Lead and represent the business in meetings with customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Ensure customers receive timely reports and updates and that any queries are followed up swiftly.
• Manage effective change control.
• Record and manage actions and that they are performed on-time.
• Communicate with various Laboratory Teams to ensure smooth delivery of work.
• Ensure all jobs are reported in a timely and accurate manner by
• Responsible for maintaining clean and tidy working area.
• Any other tasks as agreed with Line Manager.
  
  

Your Skills And Qualifications

• Extensive years’ experience in laboratory / science related project management with demonstrated project delivery and meeting client requirements.
• Experience in developing and leading technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make robust decisions based on available information.
• Working effectively with large datasets in excel and other database formats.
• Good attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory setting and using LIMS software would be advantageous.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by an interview with the Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days.

Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.