Project Manager – Berkshire – NEC4

Samuel Frank Associates; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and growing company is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team in the defence sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage major construction projects under NEC4 contracts, ensuring seamless coordination among multiple contractors. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the company promotes a healthy working environment, allowing you to leave the office by 4:30 PM daily. Enjoy a competitive salary, up to 10% bonus, and private healthcare benefits. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Hybrid working (2 days remote)

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing major construction projects under NEC4 contracts.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure environments and handling multiple contractors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple systems onto the plant, including control and functional safety systems.
• Coordinate and manage contractors on-site, ensuring project timelines are met.

Skills

NEC4 contracts experience

Project management

Coordination and scheduling

Managing third-party contractors

Job description

Project Manager – Permanent – NEC4 / Construction – Berkshire – £65k + hybrid working + bonus + 30 days annual leave + BUPA

+++Must have a British passport for security clearance+++

Ambitious, growing company is recruiting for a Project Manager to work in the defence sector with experience of working on major construction projects; delivering projects to NEC4 contracts whilst interfacing with multiple sub-contracting companies.

Key aspects of the Project Manager role include:

1. Must have NEC4 contracts experience – ideally from a construction background (could come from an EC&I or electrical engineering background).
2. Ability to manage third-party contractors and suppliers on site, standing your ground when necessary. This role requires a seasoned Project Manager experienced in handling politics, pressure, and working towards the end stages of a long-term project.
3. The role involves significant coordination and scheduling, managing multiple contractors working simultaneously in one area of the plant, with varying disciplines and time pressures.
4. The successful candidate will deliver multiple systems onto the plant, including control systems and functional safety systems that control the process being set up.
5. You must be a British passport holder and have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years to undergo security clearance. Dual nationality is not permitted due to security requirements.
6. Comfortable working in the defence sector.
7. The management team promotes a healthy work-life balance, encouraging leaving the office by 4.30 pm daily, with 30 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
8. The role is initially based on-site near Reading (3 days/week) and remote (2 days/week). Post-installation, regular trips to Staffordshire may be required.
9. Up to 10% bonus, private healthcare (including family members after 6 months), and 2 days remote work per week.

The office/site work is accessible from Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Bracknell, and surrounding areas.

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