Construction Project Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the site modernisation team in Kidderminster. You will oversee the completion of construction projects, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and a recognised Project Management qualification, with proven experience in managing large projects within manufacturing environments. Proficient use of project management tools like Primavera or Microsoft Project is essential. Required skills include effective communication, organisational abilities, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or industry-related qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation preferred.
• Previous knowledge of managing large projects in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects to meet time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Manage project plans and proactively mitigate risks.
• Report accurately to all stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree / industry related qualification

Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Project Manager working within the site modernisation team to oversee the completion of construction projects in accordance with all business expectations of time, cost and quality. Accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The generation, maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of new and existing phases of facility construction and site modernisation.
• Support in the definition and generation of project plans for future phases or work according to business needs.
• Improving project value and project margin through the proactive management of project risks, costs and time lines.
• Provide accurate and timely project reporting to all stakeholders including SMT and the Executive Committee, in adherence with the business\'s governance standards and in line with monthly project management cycle.
• Management, monitoring and motivation of core team members assigned to the project and the wider project support team in support of facility commissioning and handover to production.
• Working closely with the QS and Principal contractor to understand the project evolution, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project.
• Approval and/or authorisation of documents as defined in Approved Signatory or Delegated Authorities List.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications: Degree / industry related qualification or equivalent experience
• Desirable Qualifications: Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation (e.g. APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.). Any construction related qualifications such as RIBA

Experience

• Essential Experience: Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering large production, development, technology projects or experience delivering large capital investments projects within the live manufacturing environments.
• A sound commercial and financial understanding.
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Effective risk management (demonstrated experience of effective risk mitigation is more important than knowledge of a particular process).

Desirable Experience

• Experience and up to date knowledge of the defence industry.
• Developmental activities where project parameters can be subject to change.
• Managing projects within an engineering focused environment.
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or operational excellence principles.

Person Specification

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Excellent team player
• Able to work in/with a multi-disciplined team
• Attention to detail
• Able to carry out decisive action when needed
• Good problem-solving skills
• Can work in safety critical and challenging environment
• Ability to plan ahead, but also react quickly to higher priorities
• Promote positive attitude and proactive behaviours.
• Prepared to travel within the UK and overseas as required