Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, schedule, and maximum commercial performance. The role involves close collaboration with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams, and surveyors to ensure projects are completed safely while exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Management
2. Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs, and generate monthly reports for the Contracts Manager on project performance, team efficiency, and labour organisation.
3. Manage projects from design to completion, including all handover documentation.
4. Review progress, budget, resources, and planning.
5. Define and understand work packages and scope of work.
6. Chair weekly site meetings, maintaining accurate records of discussions and actions.
7. Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and design consultants.
8. Develop construction programmes with Barhale staff.
9. Coordinate site investigations during construction.
10. Develop engineering solutions that are cost-effective and meet client requirements.
11. Ensure the production and implementation of project plans, risk assessments, method statements, waste management plans, and procurement procedures.
12. Maintain detailed site diaries and records.
13. Drive costs down through commercial awareness and challenge the status quo.
14. Prepare estimates for additional work outside target costs and assist with tendering.
15. Identify and pursue potential new clients.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

1. Promote HS&E standards and ensure compliance with procedures and legal obligations.
2. Keep HSE documents up to date and produce monthly reports.
3. Assign HSE responsibilities, provide training, and ensure subcontractor compliance.
4. Maintain environmental risk assessments and waste management plans.
5. Coordinate with third parties to ensure regulatory compliance.
6. Provide team training and briefings on HSE matters.

Quality Assurance

1. Manage and produce Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring sign-off by relevant parties.
2. Maintain the QA file and resolve technical queries.
3. Ensure submission of as-builts and O&M manuals upon project completion.

Key Relationships

• Customers and stakeholders
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Site team members and support departments
• Current and potential clients

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing projects in Civil, Water/Rail/Process environments, including MEICA installation, and meet the following criteria:

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme & risk management, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• CSCS Managers Card.
• SMSTS certification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, including Early Warning and Compensation Events.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems effectively.
• Experience managing and delivering successful projects with minimal guidance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working with a direct labour organisation.

Required Tickets/Training/Certifications

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• CSCS Managers Card.
• SMSTS certification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, including Early Warning and Compensation Events.