Project Manager

Kier Group plc.; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Kier Mechanical & Electrical team on site for an exciting new project in the United Kingdom.

You’ll drive pre-construction and construction activities on projects valued up to £45m MEP, delivering safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while keeping clients and stakeholders satisfied. Responsibilities include leading day-to-day construction activities, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers,

Qualifications

• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification are required.
• Experience as a Project Manager with strong knowledge of contract conditions and construction law.
• Professional qualification or active membership of CIOB or RICS is desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing, organisation and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities including procurement, installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety and environmental standards.
• Manage project delivery to execution plans, overseeing programmes, budgets and quality while maintaining client relationships.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring technical and safety competency and monitoring performance.
• Oversee design management with consultants and trade contractors to ensure timely information and drawings.
• Lead and develop the project team, fostering wellbeing, inclusivity and accountability.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Contract awareness

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Kier Mechanical & Electrical team based on site at an exciting new project., Join our growing Kier Mechanical & Electrical team as a Senior Project Manager, where you'll lead pre-construction and construction activities on projects valued up to £45m MEP. You'll play a vital role in delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, ensuring the satisfaction of customers and stakeholders. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, working collaboratively with talented teams across diverse sectors including health, custodial, and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be working within the Kier Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting them in delivering complex and challenging projects across the UK. Your day to day will include:

• Leading day-to-day construction activities including procurement, installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring compliance with safety, health and environmental standards
• Managing project delivery to agreed execution plans, overseeing programmes, budgets, and quality standards while maintaining excellent client relationships
• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competency in technical and safety matters and monitoring performance
• Overseeing design management, working with consultants and trade contractors to ensure timely delivery of information and drawings
• Leading and developing your project team, promoting wellbeing, inclusivity, and clear accountability while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

You hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification

• You have demonstrable experience as a Project Manager with strong knowledge of contract conditions and construction law
• You're professionally qualified or working towards membership of a professional body such as CIOB or RICS
• You possess excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels, and are highly organised with a strong commitment to health and safety
• You have a solid understanding of construction methods, design and build processes, and commercial and contractual awareness

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.