Civils Project Manager

Esh Group; Durham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled construction manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering projects. In this pivotal role, you will manage a team, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and drive project success by developing detailed programmes and reports. Your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of high-value projects, while fostering a culture of safety and quality within the team. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for civil engineering and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in managing teams and delivering projects over £5 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities on various civil projects.
• Develop project programmes and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Civil Engineering Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Planning Software

Document Management Systems

Job description

Overall Objective:

The management of the day to day delivery of construction activities on various projects within the General Civils Sector.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Holds an appropriate civils qualification HNC/HND/ Degree - Minimum 10 years’ experience
• Good IT skills
• CSCS card – minimum gold standard
• 5-day SMSTS
• Experienced in the delivery of civil engineering schemes – value £5million+
• First aid at work certificate desirable
• Holds a UK driving licence, clean or low on points
• Experienced and competent in management of teams of 5 or more staff on projects
• Is a member of a professional body (ICE/CIOB)
• Has experience of leadership training (Basic)

Health, Safety & Environmental:

• Can carry out inductions and TBT briefings
• Can develop RAMS including review and approval of Sub Contractor RAMS
• Is a leader by example on health safety and environmental practices (will not take risks)
• Has a good understanding of industry H&S and Env best practices
• Produces site construction phase plans
• Can fulfil role of temporary works co-ordinator and fulfil requirements of procedure
• Strives to exceed basic standards on site and proposes new innovations
• Attends and contributes when required to monthly HSEQ meetings and internal working groups

Technical:

• Has a good all-round knowledge of basic engineering principles
• Can mentor and develop engineers and site agents
• Good at problem solving, troubleshooting and innovations
• Can think outside the box analysing project benefits(cost/programme) and promotes this discipline to team members
• Can delegate and manage information flow and identify and produce technical queries

Programme and Progress:

• Can develop the project programme and monthly updates
• Has a good understanding of planning software
• Has an experienced and good understanding of contract requirements (NEC Cl31,32 and Cl 60s)
• Can fully develop the weekly programme independently

Personal Skills:

• Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
• Is open and honest
• Friendly and approachable
• Encourages and supports other colleagues
• Has a ‘can do / will do’ attitude
• Good communication skills, keeps colleagues/peers informed
• Remains focused can work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Is open to new ideas and listens to others point of view
• Can adapt their communication style to suit colleagues/client and customer
• Can consistently make decisions in line with position and level of authority
• Can take feedback on own performance and takes steps to improve this
• Can identify and actively promote the development of future managers (Engineers/Site Agents)
• Demonstrates the desire and willingness to further progress in roles and responsibilities

Commercial:

• Experience and capable of producing monthly commercial reports
• Has good understanding and experience in forms of Contract (NEC/JCT)
• Can develop and produce procurement schedules
• Can maintain accurate records of measurement for direct works and subcontract works to support commercial team
• Can support commercial team in production of variations and quotations
• Has experience in the review/appraisal processes and management of sub-contractors
• Can identify risks and opportunities and communicates in monthly reports to management

Record Keeping/Progress Reporting:

• Prepares daily and weekly progress reports, variation reports for the scheme
• Familiar with document management systems
• Will chair weekly internal meetings, and client progress meetings
• Can produce monthly reporting in line with contract requirements
• Will ensure wider team are complying with all daily and weekly reporting requirements
• Can confidently deliver project presentations to the client and wider Esh general civils sector management

Quality:

• Maintains company quality assurance documentation for ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 systems
• Supports and promotes sector QA and demonstrates buy in by auditing internally on projects monthly
• Has ability to recognise defective works and rectify in a timely manner
• Ensures project team and sub-contractor supply chain deliver to standards (Lead by Example)
• Can compile efficiently the necessary documentation to complete H&S File and handover documentation