Project Manager

EA Associates; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Laptop

25 days annual leave

Job summary

EA Associates in Chelmsford is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead several live construction projects from pre-start mobilisation through to completion and handover.

You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, labour, procurement and programme, controlling cost, quality and health & safety while reporting to the senior management team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager or experienced Site Manager within construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from pre-start through to completion.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or construction-related degree

SMSTS

CSCS qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Client

Our client is an established construction and building services contractor based in the Chelmsford area, delivering a varied portfolio of projects across Essex and the surrounding counties.

The Role

This is a hands-on Project Manager position with responsibility for managing several live construction projects from pre-start and mobilisation through to completion and final handover.

Working closely with the senior management team, you will take ownership of your allocated contracts, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, labour, procurement and programme whilst maintaining control of cost, quality and health & safety.

The role will involve regular site visits alongside project administration and commercial reporting, making it ideal for an experienced construction professional who is comfortable independently managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple construction projects from pre-start through to completion
• Producing and maintaining detailed construction programmes
• Coordinating Site Managers, direct labour, subcontractors, plant and materials
• Managing procurement schedules and monitoring long-lead items
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and commercial performance
• Managing variations and maintaining accurate project records
• Preparing valuations and assisting with project forecasting
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitoring programme performance and identifying potential delays
• Ensuring high standards of quality and health & safety across projects
• Producing regular project reports for senior management
• Managing snagging, handover, O&M information and defects close-out

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager or experienced Site Manager within construction
• Proven ability to manage projects or multiple live sites
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and technical drawings
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour, procurement and programmes
• Good commercial awareness, including cost and variation management
• Experience using MS Project would be advantageous
• SMSTS and appropriate CSCS qualification
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Trade, HNC/HND or construction-related degree background welcomed
• Full UK driving licence required

Package

• £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• Business fuel card
• Company pension
• Mobile phone and laptop
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays