Project Manager

TieTalent; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical

Profit share scheme

25 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a skilled Project Manager with civil engineering expertise. You will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing budgets and timelines. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy civils and knowledge of NEC contracts. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including leadership training and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, and risk management.
• Experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments.
• Excellent planning and programming capability with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from design phase to completion with detailed record-keeping.
• Chair weekly site meetings and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Produce financial forecasts and report on project performance.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Cost control

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC contract knowledge

Job description

Overview

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Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, programme and maximum commercial performance.
• Work closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure projects are completed safely and meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.
• Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting; produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation.
• Deliver projects from design phase to completion, including all handover documentation.
• Review progress, budget resources and planning; review work packages to ensure the scope is clearly defined and understood.
• Chair weekly site meetings and maintain accurate records of discussions and actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, framework suppliers and design consultants.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes with staff; coordinate and manage site investigations during construction.
• Develop engineering solutions to provide buildable, cost-effective construction that fulfils client requirements.
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials in line with company procedures.
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed; maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs; assist with estimating new tenders; chase potential new clients.

Health, safety and environment

• Extensive experience managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments and MEICA Installation.
• Ability to meet the following essential criteria:

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• CSCS manager's card; SMSTS; NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Knowledge of NEC contract, including Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms.
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion; manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance; strong problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Heavy civils experience (e.g., deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines, complex earthworks).
• Experience in the Water Sector (clean/waste) strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage both direct labour and subcontractors; strong client-facing track record; excellent planning and programming capability; sound commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contract.

Desirable

• CEng MICE; knowledge of the JCT form of contract; TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator); Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (essential).

Benefits and offers

• Competitive salary; company pension; life assurance; private medical; profit share scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days; 8 hours leave for volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme; flexible benefits via salary sacrifice; company car/green car scheme/allowance/van (dependent on position).
• Leadership and management training; regular line management engagement and appraisal; internal and external training for development; flexible working arrangements; annual salary review; continuous service awards.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet