Project Manager

Kier Group plc.; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc.’s Kier Workplace Solutions team in the UK with Hybrid Working is seeking an experienced Project Manager. You’ll deliver safe, compliant and commercially controlled project works across a varied portfolio, leading projects from scope development through handover with clients, designers, subcontractors and internal teams.

You’ll manage safety as priority, maintain programme controls, monitor subcontractor performance and ensure robust reporting on safety, cost and risk.

Qualifications

• SMSTS? CSCS? IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent competence.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and RAMS / risk management processes.
• Full driving licence with willingness to travel UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of allocated projects with defined scope, programme, budget and governance.
• Prioritise safety as the number one priority; apply Kier Golden Rules, site inductions and inspections.
• Maintain robust programme control with short-term lookaheads and milestones; coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor performance through competence checks, RAMS review, site monitoring and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide reporting on safety, programme, quality, cost and risk.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Safety leadership

Programme control

Stakeholder management

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Kier Workplace Solutions team based in UK/Hybrid Working., We’re seeking an experienced and competent Project Manager to work within our Kier Places/Workplace Solutions business. You’ll take responsibility for the safe, compliant and commercially controlled delivery of project works across a varied portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from initial scope development through to handover, working with clients, designers, subcontractors and internal teams to deliver excellence across every stage.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Project Manager, you’ll be working within the Kier Workplace Solutions team, supporting them in delivering safe, compliant and commercially controlled project works. Your day to day will include:

• Leading day-to-day management of allocated projects, ensuring clear scope, programme, budget and governance before works commence
• Managing safety as the number one priority, applying Kier Golden Rules, site inductions, inspections and ensuring prompt close-out of actions
• Maintaining robust programme control, including short-term lookaheads, key milestones and coordination with clients and stakeholders
• Managing subcontractor performance through competence checks, RAMS review, site monitoring and quality checks
• Maintaining accurate project records and providing clear reporting on safety, programme, quality, cost and risk

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Manager is great for you if

• You hold SMSTS, CSCS and IOSH Managing Safely, or demonstrable equivalent competence appropriate to the role
• You have strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, permits and project-specific risk management
• You have working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations duty holder roles and compliance requirements
• You have proven ability to manage subcontractors and site teams, including competence checks, supervision and performance monitoring
• You hold a Full driving licence, as travel across the UK and attendance at client and site locations will be required

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.