Project Manager

Carrington West; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the water sector is seeking a Project Manager with experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects. The role, based in North Wales, focuses on water/wastewater projects and includes a key leadership position within a dynamic team. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the water industry, with a strong emphasis on safety and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects in the water industry.
• Strong planning awareness and abilities.
• Proficient in IT skills, including company software packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams to maintain the highest safety standards.
• Manage SHEQ and CDM compliance.
• Motivate site teams and sub-contractors to achieve targets.

Skills

Project Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Strategic and operational skills

Knowledge of Construction Contracts

Risk & Opportunity Management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in construction or engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Manager Opportunity in the Wastewater Sector!

Role: Project Manager

Location: North Wales (Multi Site)

Duration: 18 Months+

Rate: £450 p/d - Inside IR35

Sector: Water/WasteWater

PReferbable M&E bias - but we can consider a civils background with a strong water/Wastewater background

Are you a skilled Project Manager with a strong background in the UK water sector? Join our team as we embark on the AMP8 Welsh Water Framework, driving transformation projects across Severn Trent Water's Non-infrastructure Wastewater Flagship Projects. This is a chance to be a key player in a leading contractor's project team, contributing to the success of a high-value project portfolio of phosphorous removal work worth up to £40m.

Essential

• Project Management experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial, or engineering related discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients, stakeholders, and end users.
• Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives.
• Experience in project delivery
• Strategic, operational, technical and management skills
• Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC, with ability to negotiate and administer
• Risk & Opportunity Management experience
• Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Safety Advocacy:

   • Lead site teams to maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring safety is the top priority.
   • Implement robust management and monitoring procedures for design, procurement, and installation.
   • Champion Health & Safety compliance, collaborating closely with the Health & Safety Team.

2. Commercial and Programme Management:

   • Manage SHEQ and CDM compliance, taking responsibility for the commercial and programmatic aspects of schemes.
   • Chair and document various meetings, covering site progress, safety, design, and sub-contract meetings.
   • Support the commercial team in sub-contract package selection and procurement.

3. Project Delivery and Team Motivation:

   • Motivate and support site teams and sub-contractors to achieve targets and objectives.
   • Resolve complex issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring smooth project delivery.
   • Provide development opportunities through delegation and support training initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant industry qualification preferred (e.g., ONC, HNC, Degree).
• Technical knowledge of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Water & Waste Water Operations.
• Strong planning awareness and abilities.
• First Aid at work certification.
• Proficient in IT skills, including company software packages.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences.

Join us in shaping the future of water infrastructure! Apply now to be part of our dynamic and innovative team