Project Lead

Bovis; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

3 days wellbeing leave

Health and wellbeing support

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

A construction firm in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Imjin Barracks project as part of the DEOP. The role requires overseeing project plans and ensuring quality delivery, with a focus on client relationships and team support. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive construction experience, managing projects worth over £80m. Benefits include a strong pension contribution and health support.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications relevant to construction management.
• Experience in dealing with clients and contractors in construction.
• In-depth knowledge of construction process and methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project delivery to maximize client outcomes.
• Ensure conformity to Bovis safety requirements.
• Build and maintain external relationships with clients and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Client Relationship Management

Education

BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building/Construction Studies or Engineering

Chartered status (CIOB)

Job description

Overview

Bovis Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager (Project Lead) to join our Public Sector and Regions Construction business, as Project Lead for the Imjin Barracks project, as part of our DEOP team. DEOP (Defence Estate Optimisation Programme) is a £5.1bn government major programme of works to rationalise the Defence Estate across the UK. Bovis has been awarded five DEOP projects all based in the West Midlands region. The project sites are located in Bicester, Gloucester, Stafford, Leicestershire and Cirencester. All projects are currently in conversion stage.

Project Delivery is integral to the successful delivery of the Defence Estate Optimisation Programme. This role will manage and oversee the implementation of DEOP project plans, procedures and processes to deliver each project consistently and within agreed parameters in alignment with client expectations and needs and providing a regular, effective approach to client reporting and communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the creation of skills, wellbeing and a supportive work environment for delivery staff.
• Manage the project delivery within a timely manner to ensure the maximum outcomes for the client and Bovis.
• Ensure quality is consistently high and proactively identify quality issues.
• Review all costs and controls.
• Accountable for the implementation and compliance with all Bovis safety requirements across staff, contractors and work practices, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and required reports are available.
• Recognise and reward safe behaviours and practices.
• Review the EHS plans and regularly review lessons learned. Review the project sustainability objectives and targets ensuring compliance with Bovis standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors/subcontracts) to increase networks and manage the performance and development of the project team through coaching, mentoring and building required skill sets to ensure that staff are adequately resourced to perform.

Experience & background

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building / Construction Studies or Engineering).
• Have a related Chartered status, such as CIOB.
• Pre-construction and site establishment experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process and construction methods.
• Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player.
• Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects £80m Plus.
• Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures.
• Experience of project planning and resource allocation & managing design teams.
• Management and mentoring of staff and development of skills.
• Experience of dealing with clients, contractors and construction activities.
• Design, procurement, construction and delivery experience.
• High emotional intelligence and demonstrated key leadership skills.
• Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision, both personally and organisationally, to create an environment absent of incident and injury.
• Eager to make an impact on the local community to create a lasting legacy.
• Bidding and work winning experience.

We will provide

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit (Family cover available)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide
• Industry leading parental leave

Equality and inclusion

Belong at Bovis. We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know your preferred method of communication.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here. Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

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