Project Manager

Go Traffic Management Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading traffic management company is seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Preston. The role involves overseeing the operational and financial performance of projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing resources effectively. Candidates should have experience in utilities, a street works qualification, and strong verbal and management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per year and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the utilities sector is essential.
• Qualification in street works supervision is required.
• Health & Safety qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, welfare, and environmental regulations.
• Control documentation and maintain profitability.
• Assess operational risks and develop method statements.
• Manage labor, materials, and resources effectively.
• Lead and motivate the project team.

Skills

Experience of working in Utilities

Good verbal communication skills

Good management skills

Financial and commercial awareness

Education

Supervisor Street works qualification

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Project Manager

Department: United Utilities

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Preston (Redscar)

Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the contract; delivering the work safely, on time, in budget and to our Client’s expectations.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Ensure all work within the contract under your control are carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations, while working to maximize the profitability of the contract and ensuring satisfaction of contractual requirements
• Ensure compliance with the client’s authorisation requirements and specifications, with the company standards of service and quality systems
• Control documentation, working closely with the back-office support team
• Ensure that the health and safety competence of sub-contract organisation and direct labour are assessed prior to commencing work
• Assess the risk associated with our operations and ensure that the correct site-specific method statements and risk assessments are compiled in advance of works
• Have a keen eye on the commercials of the contract, making sure we can deliver for our clients and maintain profitability
• Manage all resources e.g. labour, materials and plant
• Take pride in our delivery, and make repeat business a measure of success
• Demand safety and competence, including training requirements, and push for improvement in all teams
• Manage and motivate a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example
• Have an ordered approach to the development of the people in your area

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of working in Utilities
• Supervisor Street works qualification
• Health & Safety qualification an advantage
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good management skills
• Financial and commercial awareness

  Salary and Benefits

  We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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