Project Manager

Farrans Construction; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Peterborough seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee large civil projects. You will lead the project team while ensuring adherence to safety standards, managing client relationships, and maintaining progress reports. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering, substantial project management experience, and thorough knowledge of construction best practices. This role emphasizes strong leadership and a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience on large civil projects.
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices.
• Holding a valid CSCS/CSR card.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project team to meet cost, time, and quality standards.
• Ensure health and safety targets are actively pursued.
• Engage frequently with clients to understand their objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress and risks.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Team management

Programming skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Contract conditions knowledge

CDM regulations

Design Management

Programme & Risk Management

Cost control knowledge

Job description

Job Description

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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.

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About the Team

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA)
The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is an alliance of Anglian Water (AW), Farrans, Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB), Costain and Jacobs who are contracted to deliver one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK. It will be achieved by the engineering, integration and assembly of a series of interconnected pipelines which will enable AW to move water from areas with surplus water, to areas which are in deficit, making the east of England resilient to drought and securing water supplies for future generations. Securing the Farrans team in the South East England region from 2021 and through into AMP8.