Project Manager

JCDecaux UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JCDecaux UK Ltd is seeking a proactive Project Manager to support Development and Planning teams across design, feasibility, and budget estimation for a UK portfolio. You will appraise proposals, manage budgets, and ensure H&S and CDM compliance throughout the build process, while coordinating across departments and leading contractor oversight.

Travel across the UK portfolio is required; you will liaise with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely completion and value delivery.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management.
• Validated project & contractor management.
• Construction knowledge and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support Development and Planning on design, feasibility studies and budget estimating.
• Appraise new project proposals.
• Lead all aspects of the build including H&S, CDM compliance and contractor performance.
• Budget creation and confirmation; delivery management through construction.
• Liaise with departments to cover all build aspects (H&S, IT & Operations).
• Tender process involvement: ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation.

Skills

Professional communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Analytical skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You'll be Doing

• Support the Development and Planning teams on design, feasibility studies and budget estimating.
• Appraising new project proposals.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure all aspects of build are covered (H&S, Development, IT & Operations).
• Creation of the Project Initiation Document (PID).
• Procure pre-tender investigations and conceptual designs for assembly of tender.
• Tender process (produce and contribute towards project tenders, ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation).
• Work with the JCDecaux Corp Team in France to confirm product choice.
• Budget creation and confirmation.
• Delivery Management (Construction Phase) Review project programme and report internally.
• Handle the design process (engineering & aesthetics) to accurate standards.
• Troubleshooting landlord issues during construction and ensure landlord relationships are well maintained.
• Gain approval to build (internal & external).
• Tender awards, designer and contractor appointments.
• Lead all aspects of the build including H&S, CPPs, CDM compliance, contractor performance and ensuring satisfaction of collaborators.
• Ensure contractors perform their contract & project duties.
• Be confident and clear in risk and variation.

Construction Site Health & Safety Duties

• To review Construction Phase Plans and RAMS for compliance to specification and methodology.
• Forward to H&S for their approval and handle the process until the CPP is fully approved.
• Ensure contractor H&S resources meet company, project and legislative requirements.
• Conduct construction site inspections.
• Ensure all contractors are regularly inspected and audited for compliance with Company policies and to ensure best value is delivered at all times.
• Liaise with Operations supervisors/managers to improve overall H&S efficiency and ensure all operational practices align with current health & safety regulations.
• Handover to Operations & Project Closure Lead completion and acceptance of H&S file in line with CDM regulations.
• Run approval and handover to operations.
• Live service acceptance (IT performance & CCTV monitoring etc).
• Bring Project to close on time and publish lessons learnt.

Relationship Management

• Develop relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders.
• Assembly design teams (external and internal).
• Assist in finding opportunities for cost reduction through design, construction methods, materials and volume discounts and with any ad-hoc projects.
• Attend regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with all contractors.

Finance

• Negotiate with contractors on best price before placing orders.
• Agree payment schedules for projects.
• Handle project variations, track & control costs.
• Receipt all purchase orders.
• Have an eye for figures, appreciate cost control and budgets.
• Projects typically range in value from £50k to £2m.

A little bit about you...

• Professional and strong communicator - both written and spoken.
• Good presentation skills.
• Innovative and self-motivated; good time-management.
• Investigative and analytical skills.
• A flexible approach as extensive travel of the UK portfolio required.
• A full clean driving licence.

Qualifications

• Essential Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management.
• Validated project & contractor management.
• Construction knowledge.
• Process agreeable - Understand the value of process & how it benefits all.
• Strong awareness of safety and quality principles.
• An understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office.
• Conversant with H&S Management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment.
• Desirable PRINCE2 foundation or practitioner.
• Qualified in occupational health and safety to IOSH and/ or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent an advantage.

A little bit more about us...

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience. We are One Team, more than just ourselves. We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers’ problems. We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change. We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way. It’s really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us. Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity, We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

We’re JCDecaux, the world’s largest Digital Out-of-Home media business. You’ll have used or seen our products, services and communication channels, even if you didn’t realise it was us, because they’re at the heart of communities on high streets and major roads and in transport hubs, shopping malls and supermarkets across the country in more than 80 countries worldwide. Our communication channels help businesses grow and thrive, and help non-commercial organisations reach the widest possible audience for their important messages. Our talented team make all this happen, working in a wide variety of roles to connect brands and communities. We’re really proud that 50p in every £1 of revenue is reinvested into the communities we serve, so we can provide innovative, environmentally-responsible infrastructure and services designed to make cities better for everyone. This principle has been at the heart of our business from the beginning. If you join us, you will make a real difference.