Project Manager, 1 year contract

Ridge and Partners LLP; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in the Defence sector. You will work closely with clients, ensuring site safety and effective communication. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, ideally hold a CIOB qualification, and be skilled in managing complex technical issues. This is a one-year contract role based in Reading, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience working with Principal Contractors.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Excellent understanding of HSAWA, CDM, risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects across the Estates.
• Maintain a culture of zero accidents and incidents.
• Communicate the importance of meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Technical ability

Team player

Education

Chartered CIOB

ONCNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced construction Project Manager to work within Defence working with our long-term Client. Reporting to the Contract Lead you will be fully site based, with day-to-day Client interface to oversee construction projects across the Estates. The role will offer you the opportunity to be involved in multiple projects with a rolling portfolio value. This is a one-year contract which may be extended subject to the requirements of the project.

You will work within a collaborative team to share knowledge, experience and process to meet the demands of the in-year spend.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• The successful candidate will be highly motivated, proactive at the forefront of industry standards, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational and communication skills.
• Assist in the creation and maintain a culture of zero accidents or incidents relating to occupational and personal safety, security, health issues, and environmental matters.
• Communicating to employees and contractors of the importance of meeting customer requirements including references to statutory and internal regulatory procedures.
• Monitor daily work activities and reporting progress and issues of concern to the Construction Manager.
• Monitor onsite interfaces to alleviate both health and safety risks as well as unnecessary financial costs and delays to the project.
• Review, comment and respond to contractor programmes.
• Process change management.
• Assist in raising any instructions to contractor.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
• Maintain an accurately detailed daily site diary of site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase.
• Input to Weekly Reports which include Site Safety Inspections, Quality Control, Test Inspection Plans, Defect Notices.
• Assist with leading and managing the project management team.
• Visible commitment to safety improvement programmes and follows up accidents and injuries.
• Establish lines of communication and reporting procedures with the client and within the design team.
• Assist with site surveys, site investigation, site evaluation etc.
• Chair progress, co-ordination and project meetings throughout the contract period.
• Prepare regular reports to Clients on all aspects of the project inspection, scheduling and acceptance of works required.
• Actively participate in the project hand over process and check that appropriate documental evidence is provided to the Construction Manager.

Qualifications

• Ideally chartered CIOB.
• Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; ONCNC/HND or equivalent.
• 5-10+ years experience working with Principal Contractors.
• SMSTS, CSCS.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
• Must be able to articulate technical complexities and have very good communication skills.
• Able to chair meetings and direct the work to meet the programme.
• Able to engage within the project teams to influence project outcome across a number of interlinking projects.
• Needs an excellent understanding of HSAWA, CDM, risk assessments, safety systems, safety cases and Safe Systems of Work.
• The ability to lead a series of projects and client relationships, with limited support.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.