Project Manager

Colas; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled construction manager to oversee project works, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. This role involves collaborating with the Route Delivery Manager and managing suppliers to deliver projects effectively. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in construction management, with a focus on health and safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including annual leave, life assurance, and a pension scheme, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Industry leading Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• Demonstrable successful construction management experience is essential.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects ensuring cost, quality, and timeliness.
• Mentor site management and engineering teams, promoting professional development.
• Identify best practices and continuous improvement in construction management.

Skills

Construction Management

Health and Safety Legislation

Effective Communication

Contract Awareness

Site Environment Operation

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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Purpose of the Role

To undertake the day to day construction management of project works in terms of safety, quality, environment, engineering/ design compliance, commissioning, functionality and programme. This will involve the management of suppliers and implementing processes to control the delivery of the works.
This role reports to and assists the Route Delivery Manager and an underpinning knowledge of Principal Contractor and Client roles and responsibilities and systems are key.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Demonstrable successful construction management experience.
• Relevant experience for the specialist area of construction management being undertaken.
• Understanding of the CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation, regulations and industry practices.
• Demonstrable experience of the implementation of health, safety, environmental and quality management processes.
• Contract and commercial awareness.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in the site environment.

Desirable:

• Degree or equivalent
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply the principles of sound Project Management taking overall accountability for Cost, Quality and Timeliness in collaboration with the Route Delivery Manager.
• Lead, motivate and manage the Site Management, Engineering and Supervisory Structure within the Alliance. Act as a role-model for them in terms of behaviours and values, and mentor their professional development.
• Undertake the construction management responsibilities of all alliance project works.
• Comply with construction management processes and effectively implement them.
• Apply a consistent approach to construction management, implementation of processes and the management of all suppliers.
• Identify best practices and effective innovation to the Route Delivery Manager and provide background information, costs and benefits to enable the best practices to be effectively disseminated.
• Identify areas where a 'continuous improvement' approach to construction management could bring benefit.
• Provide construction management input to the alliance project works, particularly regarding construction/ implementation/ constructability, attendance at pre-possession planning meetings, construction/ implementation reviews and QSRA meetings.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service