Project Manager

Anderselite; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager. You will oversee multiple projects ensuring quality and performance, manage resources, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive project management experience in civil works. The role offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments.
• Knowledge of contract conditions and CDM regulations.
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial forecasts and monitor project costs.
• Deliver projects from design phase to completion.
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Project Manager

The Project Manager is to deliver multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• General management: Produce financial forecast, monitoring and controlling project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
• Deliver projects from the design phase to completion, including all handover documentation
• Review progress, budget resources and planning
• Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
• Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants
• Develop and maintain construction programmes with staff
• Coordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
• Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable, cost–effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client\'s requirements
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
• Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs
• Assist with estimating new tenders
• Chase potential new clients

Health, safety and environmental

• The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments and MEICA Installation.
• The candidate is also likely to meet all of the following criteria:
• Essential: Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS manager's card
• SMSTS
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance
• Problem solving and analytical thinking

Heavy civils experience is essential (e.g. deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines, complex earthworks)

• Experience within the water sector (clean/waste) is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage both direct labour and subcontractors
• Strong track record in client–facing roles
• Excellent planning and programming capability
• Sound commercial awareness and understanding of NEC co

Desirable

• CEng MICE
• Knowledge of the JCT form of contract

Desirable attributes and requirements not fully listed above include caring for and investing in you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – essential
• CSCS Black Card – essential
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent – essential
• TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) – essential
• Valid UK driving licence