Project Manager

Farrans Construction; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policies

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Farrans Construction in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil projects from start to finish. You will oversee the project team and supply chain to meet cost, time and quality goals, while actively managing on-site health and safety and risks.

You will communicate progress to senior management, build strong client relationships, and drive performance improvements with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as a Project Manager on large civil engineering projects.
• Strong planning, coordination, communication, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control incl. forecasting and reporting.
• Technical understanding of construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project team and supply chain to deliver project to cost, time and quality standards.
• Take a proactive approach to managing Health and Safety on site and seek improvements.
• Engage with the client to understand objectives and cascade to the team.
• Maintain records on progress, Health and Safety, risks.
• Lead monthly improvement reviews with Bid and Pre-construction specialists.
• Apply Farrans core values: Focused, Approachable, Caring and Efficient.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Team management

Programming

Contract conditions

CDM regulations

Design Management

Program management

Cost reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CSCS / CSR card

Job description

Job Description

The primary function is to provide visible strong leadership in the management of all aspects of the project to deliver a successful outcome for all. You will also communicate and report to senior management on progress, cost and revenue, risks, and mitigation actions, as well as tracking the key delivery performance. Health, safety, and wellbeing will your underlying drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project team and supply chain to deliver project to cost, time and quality standards
• Take a proactive approach to managing Health and Safety on site by ensuring safety targets are maintained and actively seek input from all members of the project team on implementing safety improvements
• Engage with the client frequently, building rapport and ensuring you have a clear understanding of their objectives and can cascade this to the team
• Retain effective and current records on progress of delivery reports, Health and Safety, risks
• Manage operational excellence by rigorous monthly improvement plan reviews with Bid and Pre-construction specialists.
• Exercise Farrans core values by being Focused, Approachable, Caring and Efficient Required

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard in Engineering or equivalent
• Previously held a Project management role on large Civils projects
• Excellent planning, coordination, communication, team management and programming skills
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices
• An appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.