Project Manager

Wates; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Project Manager for their Planned Works division in Cambridge, focusing on SHDF energy and net zero carbon projects. This role involves leading project delivery, ensuring safety and profitability, and requires experience in construction projects. Upholding quality standards and managing resources effectively will be key responsibilities, alongside facilitating smooth handovers to clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Knowledge of EWI, decorative panelling, and replacement windows advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed programmes and schedules.
• Identify and incorporate quality expectations into the Quality Plan.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Resource Management

Quality Assurance

Job description

Wates has an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team within the Planned Works division. You will work in the Cambridgeshire area on SHDF energy, net zero carbon projects, including the delivery of EWI, PV, or ASHP installations for planned properties. The primary focus of this role is to provide visible leadership and direction, along with foresight and insight to ensure the safe and profitable delivery of schemes for Wates.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. Develop and implement detailed programmes and schedules to allow accurate monitoring and reporting of progress.
2. Identify quality expectations and incorporate them into the Quality Plan.
3. Implement all statutory, regulatory, and company requirements for managing health and safety.
4. Secure and manage the appropriate resources to deliver the project effectively and efficiently, ensuring successful delivery within project constraints.
5. Ensure a smooth handover of the project, including support to the customer/end user throughout the process.
6. Establish a communications plan and define accountabilities for team members.

Ideally, candidates will have experience working for a main contractor on similar projects and have knowledge of elevational treatment, EWI decorative panelling, and replacement windows.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on criminal records or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may also be required for certain roles.

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