Imperial College London
Job Description
Job Title
Project Manager, Blue Green Dream (BGC)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty
Engineering
Job Family/Level
Professional Services, Level 3B
Salary Range
£33,590 – £41,540 per annum
Contract
Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2015
Location
South Kensington Campus
Responsible To
Professor Čedo Maksimović
Key Working Relationships
BGD Project partners and Climate-KIC members
Purpose of the Post
The adverse effects of intensifying climate extremes (floods, droughts and extreme heat)
combined with increasing urbanisation call for a new paradigm for efficient planning and
management of the urban environment: one that maximises ecosystem services, minimises
environmental footprint and increase the adaptive capacity of cities to changing climate,
demographic and socio-economic conditions. The new paradigm calls for rethinking existing
ways of planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining urban water systems (blue
assets) and urban vegetated areas (green assets), not as separate systems as is the case
today, but in combination. The Blue Green Dream (BGD) project will enhance the synergy of
urban blue and green systems and provide effective, multifunctional Blue Green Solutions
(BGS) to support urban adaptation to future climatic changes. Inter alia the project’s multiple
benefits include: increased amenity and urban health, enhanced resilience to drought and flood
risk, reduced air pollution, noise and energy requirements, mitigation of extreme heat and urban
heat island effects and enhancement of biodiversity and quality of life. Innovative paradigms,
models, tools and methodologies will be created by sharing expertise between KIC academic
research and consultancy partners from 4 countries. Jointly developed project deliverables will
be tested and demonstrated in selected sites which will be established in Berlin, London, Paris
and Rotterdam and, if feasible, several other places to demonstrate the benefits of blue - green
infrastructure for both retrofit and new developments. Associated costs, equipment, policies and
practical constraints and replication mechanisms at the national and international level will be
identified.
The Project Manager will act for the whole consortium and as such will be responsible for the
following key tasks:
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Overall coordination and supervision of partners and collaborators
Organisation of the management team
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Administrative and financial reporting
Communications, news and publicity
Interaction with full scale implementation of results and outcomes through BGD network
of partners, spin-out companies and BGD regional centres
Key Responsibilities
To cooperate with the project coordinator (Professor Čedo Maksimović), partners and
researchers in the BGD R&D team in managing the BGD project.
In particular to undertake the management of the project and consortium along the following
lines:
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Provide regular (day to day) project coordination; supervise the progress of the project
including the budget, deliverables and milestones
Organise the BGD Project Management Group, consisting of the WP leaders / national
coordinators, and organise meetings at least 2 times per year for monitoring and
directing regular progress;
Liaise with Climate-KIC and UK CLC administration and undertake on behalf of ICL and
its subcontractors all administrative and financial matters.
Assist members of the consortium in administrative and financial matters and reporting.
Coordinate, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator (Prof. Maksimovic) the BGD
Special Task Force (STF) to support and supervise development of full scale
implementation of the BDG project results.
As a part of the WP0, to design the BGD communication plan and undertake continuous
activities of communication and dissemination of the intermediate and final project
deliverables. This will include but not be limited to activities such as management of the
website and development of a new LinkedIn newsgroup, etc.
Collaborate with the teams dealing with development of the e-learning material in in its
full scale implementation in training.
Coordinate the activities in development of the Scoping study for BGD certification.
Update the project website with news, deliverables and other publicity material.
Other Duties
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To undertake any necessary training as required
Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the line
manager / supervisor
To observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the key policies and
procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities,
Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Imperial Expectations (for new leaders, managers
and supervisors), Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and
Smoking.
To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out on the
College
Website
Health
and
Safety
Structure
and
Responsibilities
page
(http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).
Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake
other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating
discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in its Equal
Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and all other
relevant guidance/practice frameworks.
Person Specification
Applicants are required to demonstrate that they possess the following attributes:
Imperial Expectations
These are the 7 principles that Imperial leaders, managers and supervisors are expected to
follow:
1. Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity
2. Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams
3. Consider the thoughts and expectations of others
4. Deliver positive outcomes
5. Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination
6. Support and develop staff to optimise talent
7. Work in a planned and managed way
Education and Qualifications
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Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science or
MSc or MBA in project management, business development, finance or equivalent.
A PhD in a relevant discipline is desirable.
Experience and Knowledge
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Experience in project management of large interdisciplinary teams and consortia and in full
scale implementation of its results
Experience in the communication and dissemination of research products and outputs.
Experience in engineering practice and/or research and development would be an asset.
Skills
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Good analytical skills.
Excellent English language skills (knowledge of French, Dutch and German would also be
appreciated). Language skills extend to excellent written communication and the ability to
write clear technical and administrative reports.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to work with professional and public audiences.
Excellent team-working skills.
Good working knowledge of project management software methods and applications.
Good working knowledge of web communication tools (websites, social media etc.).
Ability to relate to and work with both research partners, industrial partners, public sector
and administration.
Personal Attributes
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Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role
Willingness to travel to different locations for work as needed
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An open, flexible and positive approach to working in a constantly changing environment
Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times