Engineering Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the South of England seeks an experienced Projects Manager to oversee construction and build projects. Responsibilities include managing projects from inception to delivery and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in UK consultancy settings. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Access to a company car

Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing construction projects in a UK consultancy setting.
• Experience interpreting construction and building works designs.
• Proven experience working with piling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects from inception to delivery.
• Undertake site visits and interpret designs.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Techniques

Client Liaison

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Projects Manager (Construction)

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)A

Location: South of England

Salary: Circa £60,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-respected, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the civil and structural engineering, geotechnical, and telecommunications landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented, experienced Projects Manager to oversee the construction and build projects, who is willing to take on a variety of challenges alongside a growing team of professionals, based in the South of England, with a willingness to travel regularly to the head office near Birmingham.

Benefits for the role of Projects Manager include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Sick pay
• Access to a company car
• Possibility of hybrid working opportunities
• Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region

Responsibilities

• Accepting instruction and handover of works, enabling building works to commence
• Undertaking site visits, noting all aspects of works required
• Interpreting designs and drawings to complete the required construction/building works
• Devising projects from initial inception to successful delivery, 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, including 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 Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience of managing a range of construction-based projects, in a UK consultancy setting
• Demonstrable experience of working closely with 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

How to apply

If you are interested in the role of Projects Manager (Construction), please do not hesitate to 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