Engineering Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Projects Manager (Construction) to oversee various construction projects across the South-East of England. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline and extensive management experience in the UK construction sector. Responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, interpreting designs, and ensuring projects adhere to deadlines and budgets. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Employee pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Sick pay

Access to a company car

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing construction projects in a UK consultancy setting.
• Demonstrable client management throughout project delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of interpreting construction and building designs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and build projects from inception to completion.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders across sectors.
• Prepare all necessary documents for project completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Construction techniques knowledge

Client liaison

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Projects Manager (Construction)

Location: South-East of England

Salary: Circa £60,000

This is the ideal opportunity to join a growing, innovative multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across civil and structural engineering, geotechnical, and telecommunications engineering sectors. They are searching for a keen, capable Projects Manager to oversee an array of construction and build projects, based in the South-East of England, with a willingness to travel regularly to the head office (located near Birmingham).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Sick pay
• Access to a company car
• Possibility of hybrid working opportunities
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region

Responsibilities

• Taking instruction and handover of works, enabling the commencement of building works
• Attending site visits, noting all aspects of works required in a clear, concise way
• Interpreting designs and drawings for completion of the required construction/building works
• Conceiving projects and delivering them from initial inception to successful completion, adhering to deadlines and budgets
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, including building control, sub-contractors, suppliers, etc.
• Direct all aspects of projects, and managing all parties involved, ensuring projects are undertaken to the highest of standards
• Preparing and issuing all necessary documents to enable the completion of works

Required skills and experience

• A Degree in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience of managing a range of construction-based projects, in a UK consultancy setting
• Demonstrable experience of liaising with/managing a diverse range of clients and other stakeholders, throughout the successful delivery of projects
• Experience of interpreting construction and build works designs and drawings
• Proven experience of working with piling
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of different construction techniques, including structures and materials
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to travel to the head office (based on the outskirts of Birmingham) two to three times each month
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Good knowledge of the locality and surrounding area

If you are interested in the role of Projects Manager (Construction), please contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy