Project Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A large Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking a Project Manager with a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in tunnelling and NEC contract management. The successful candidate will ensure project delivery to high standards, manage risks, and maximise contract performance. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and excellent lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Life insurance 4 x salary

Pension 5% company, 4% employee

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• Experience managing tunnelling and complex projects is essential.
• SMSTS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site operates safely and efficiently, upholding the highest standards.
• Maximise commercial performance by driving efficiencies and controlling costs.
• Provide accurate project forecasting and manage risks proactively.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC3

Job description

A large Civil Engineering Contractor with a £134million turnover are looking for a Project Manager to run projects based in and around Chesterfield, Sheffield, Leeds and Middlesbrough areas. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, and a competitive salary of up to £75,000 . Our client are looking to interview quickly for this position.

The Project Manager will be at least degree qualified with a good range of experience across Heavy Civils and Tunnelling with NEC experience in delivering TBM projects and civils contracts as well as the ability to run a project on their own with minimal assistance from the Project Director.

Project Manager Job Overview

• Ensure the site operates safely and efficiently, upholding the highest standards at all times.
• Maximise commercial performance of contracts by driving efficiencies and controlling costs.
• Develop procurement schedules and work closely with the procurement team to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Provide accurate and ongoing project forecasting, keeping the team informed of key updates.
• Proactively manage work, ensuring contingency plans and resources are in place.
• Identify and report risks and opportunities to the senior management team, offering solutions to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.
• Ensure all work is delivered to the required quality standards, aiming for defect-free results.
• Oversee the production and implementation of essential project documentation, including Project Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and Waste Management Plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate site diaries and records to ensure full transparency and traceability.

Project Manager Job Requirements

• Degree within Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Experience of managing Tunnelling and Shaft
• Ability to deliver a project in time and on budget working for difficult clients
• Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and measurement
• Proficient in NEC3 Option A & C contracts and change management
• Experienced in Design Management Programme & Risk Management
• Experience with production of CVR, including cost control, forecasting and value assessment
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate
• SMSTS
• An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, LOLER, PUWER, Confined Space Regulations, Working at Height Regulations etc

Project Manager Salary & Benefits

• Discretional company bonus
• Life insurance 4 x salary
• Pension 5 % company 4% employee

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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