Project Manager

Kier Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Project Manager for the South Wales team, based on site on a new education project in Porth. You will be number 2 on the project, reporting to a Senior Project Manager, with 42.5 hours per week and some flexibility.

You will lead day-to-day design and construction of projects up to £15m, delivering safely, on budget, to programme and quality standards. Inclusion and wellbeing are core to our culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational construction projects with knowledge of contract conditions and construction law.
• Qualified or working towards CIOB or RICS.
• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification.
• Excellent communicator with strong organizational skills, health and safety focus.
• Good understanding of construction methods and design-build process.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, health, environmental and wellbeing culture across projects.
• Manage project delivery to execution plans, overseeing design, programmes and quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Oversee project finances including revenue, costs and cashflow to maximise profitability.
• Lead and develop the project team, conducting performance reviews and promoting inclusion.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract & construction law

Communication

Commercial awareness

Health, safety & wellbeing

Education

CIOB/RICS membership (progress)

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS qualification

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our South Wales team based in South Wales.

Location & Project: South Wales. To be based on site on a new build education project in Porth. You will be number 2 on the project, reporting to a Senior Project Manager
Hours: 42.5 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Project Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day design and construction of projects valued up to £15m, delivering safely, within budget, to programme and quality expectations. You'll work collaboratively with customers, stakeholders, and your team to ensure successful project outcomes whilst promoting an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the South Wales team, supporting them in delivering construction projects to the highest standards. Your day to day will include:

• Leading safety, health, environmental and wellbeing culture across your projects, ensuring all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner
• Managing project delivery to agreed execution plans, overseeing design management, programmes, and quality compliance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver excellent customer satisfaction
• Overseeing project finances including revenue, costs and cashflow, taking proactive action to maximise profitability
• Leading and developing your project team, undertaking performance reviews and promoting wellbeing and inclusion

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Manager is great for you if:

• You have demonstrable experience in leading operational construction projects with a strong understanding of contract conditions and construction law
• You're professionally qualified or working towards membership of a professional body such as CIOB or RICS
• You hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification
• You're an excellent communicator who can influence at all levels, with strong organisational skills and a commitment to health, safety and risk management
• You have sound commercial awareness and a good understanding of construction methods, technology and the design and build process

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.