Project Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager in Shoreham-by-Sea to oversee the success of civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering, strong leadership skills, and proven experience with NEC contracts. The role offers a competitive salary around £70k, 25 days of holiday, and additional benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + BH

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Discretionary Bonus

Pension up to 10% match

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience delivering civil engineering schemes.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• CSCS and SMSTS qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day operational success of the project.
• Plan work, procure subcontractors, and manage project resources.
• Monitor financial performance and report on commercial risks.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Cost Control

Communication

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Our client who work within Heavy Civils across the UK and are looking for a Project Manager to assist with delivery of projects on the South Coast. The Project Manager will be working for a company that has been established for nearly 100 years, this company offers a comprehensive range of services, within the Civil Engineering industry, from conception through construction to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational success of a project from award through to end of maintenance period.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership on site, explaining what is required and how it will take place.
• Identify why events have occurred on site.
• Plan upcoming work, procure subcontractors, and place orders for long lead materials.
• Chair weekly site meetings to ensure site team (Site Manager/Foreman, Site Engineer) understand what is to be done by when and what can be improved upon and learned from.
• Update contract programme weekly with project planner, highlighting delays and potential claims to the commercial team. Integrate subcontractor work.
• Manage change and risk (NEC), including early warnings, compensation events and accurate forecasting.
• Assure quality via ITPs and audits; capture as-built records and complete fully-documented handovers.
• Monitor and report on financial performance; highlight commercial risks, and develop solutions to maximize profit.
• Raise early warnings, and attend risk reduction meetings.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering (or HNC/HND / NVQ Level 5/6 in Construction Site Management).
• CSCS and SMSTS (Site Safety Plus).
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) and First Aid at Work.
• Proven Project Management experience delivering civil engineering schemes from mobilisation to handover.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract experience (programme ownership, early warnings, compensation events, change control).
• Strong programme management skills (Primavera P6 or MS Project), including short-term look-aheads and progress tracking.
• Solid commercial/risk understanding: cost control, forecasting, subcontractor management and procurement.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: circa £70k
• 25 Days holiday + BH
• Car Allowance
• Pension up to 10% match
• Private Healthcare and Discretionary Bonus

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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