Project Manager

Costain; Testwood; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain is seeking a Construction and Delivery Lead / Project Manager to strengthen the Southern Water AMP8 delivery programme. You will oversee heavy civil, mechanical and electrical activities, manage client interfaces, supervise site teams and ensure H&S and quality standards across multiple schemes in the South and Southeast regions.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree or HND with professional training, has NEC3/4 experience, and a proven track record in delivering complex

Qualifications

• Civil/engineering degree or equivalent with site delivery experience.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Knowledge of construction principles and health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage client interface meetings and report progress/cost.
• Lead, mentor and supervise site teams to maximise contribution.
• Review contracts and develop methods, programmes and forecast costs.
• Prepare and review budgets and weekly progress.
• Ensure H&S and quality data are captured and reported.
• Maintain daily site diary and records of changes.
• Ensure inspection/test plans, risk assessments and method statements are reviewed and adhered to.

Skills

Resource management

Team supervision

Contract management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

Vocational training in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Document control system

MS Word

Excel

CSCS Card

Job description

Job Description

At CMDP+ we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Construction and Delivery Lead / Project Manager

CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their Delivery team with a Construction and Delivery Lead / Project Manager for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.

The Joint Venture has been set up specifically to execute the 5-year (2025 - 2030) AMP8 capital delivery framework. We will be delivering a programme of works up to £1bn over the 5-year period consisting of both heavy civil engineering and mechanical and electrical activities.

Responsibilities

• Management of Client interface meetings and reporting of progress/cost to the CMDP PM and Commercial Team representative.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site teams to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Management of H&S and Quality data with the site team for reporting purposes.
  Review contractual agreements and develop working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Client, Contracts Manager and Specialist / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
• Manage and undertake internal project reviews
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Contracts Manager and Commercial department.
• Be fully conversant with specialists' contract conditions.
• Positively manage the programme to ensure the appropriate specialists provide the level of resources with the necessary skills so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Communicate with the Contracts Manager, site team and the commercial team's issues of non-conformances and contractual correspondence. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Ensure that a full and accurate daily site diary is kept, including any changes / variations, specialists' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with the design team /site team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field
• Adherence to Costain policies and procedures
• Supervising responsibility for site teams; liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies
• Management of design partner(s) in the delivery of project specifications and deliverables.
• Responsible for the overall delivery of contracts within your allocated portfolio

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
• Understanding of Engineering Principles
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software).
  Relevant CSCS Card
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
• Current Driving Licence
• Experience of resource management and workforce efficiency
• Experience of NEC3 or 4

Desirable (the ideal)

• Water industry experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering
• MICE
• MAPM
• Computer competence
• Vocational Training (successful experience of project management)

About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

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