Barrow-Based Water Framework Project Manager

Carmichael UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Project Manager to join the Water Framework project based in Barrow. You will lead multiple projects from design through to handover, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial performance while coordinating with estimating, engineers and surveyors.

You will deliver plans, manage costs, chair site meetings, develop buildable solutions, produce ITPs and HSE documentation, and maintain strong client and supplier relationships to meet or exceed expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
• Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS manager’s card
• SMSTS
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance

Responsibilities

• Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
• Deliver projects from the design phase to completion, including all handover documentation
• Review progress, budget resources and planning
• Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
• Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants
• Co-ordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
• Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable, cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client’s requirements
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out costs and challenge the status quo
• Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs
• Assist with estimating new tenders
• Chase potential new clients

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Cost control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Carmichael UK is seeking a Project Manager to join the Water Framework project based in Barrow. You will lead multiple projects from design through to handover, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial performance while coordinating with estimating, engineers and surveyors.

You will deliver plans, manage costs, chair site meetings, develop buildable solutions, produce ITPs and HSE documentation, and maintain strong client and supplier relationships to meet or exceed expectations.