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Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Be part of New Zealand's renewable energy future as part of the Mercury Hydro rehabilitation Team focusing on the upgrades of key generation assets on the Waikato River. Our Project Managers play a pivotal role leading these significant infrastructure upgrade projects.
Our Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Senior / Principal Project Manager to hit the ground running where you will play an important role and contribute towards the achievement of Mercury's future while working on large iconic pieces of critical infrastructure on the Waikato river in a varied and challenging role.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a large rehabilitation program of work in a multi-year multi-site opportunity where you'll be leading a $300+MNZD contract over 10 years. You'll be joining a team of 12 people, who enjoy collaborating and sharing their knowledge and skills.
Mercury offers the flexibility to work hours that suit your lifestyle and where you can combine working from home and from the office based on what is suitable for you, the team and Mercury.
Key responsibilities include:
Ownership and leadership of projects to deliver these large technically diverse projects
Strong customer service and relationship focus both internal and external
Effective management of multi-disciplinary project teams, Engineering, Financial, contractors and other resources
Deliver projects to defined environmental, health and safety requirements
Focus on Financial, Quality and Timely performance of assigned projects
Provide innovative and effective solutions to challenges
We are looking for:
Extensive experience managing and leading technical teams in engineering project delivery
Experienced in project/programme management
Strong financial, risk management and commercial acumen.
Experience in engaging with key strategic stakeholders
Experience in managing contracts for project delivery.
Broad experience in engineering and an in-depth knowledge of the processes involved in planning, and delivering engineering projects.
An engineering qualification and project management experience within the Energy industry is desirable
A Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng or equivalent) and a professional member of Engineering NZ is desirable
Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):
Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
$400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to ******.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Tuesday, 19th November at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
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