Project Manager – Bournemouth

Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design and construction projects in the Water sector. You will manage from conception to client acceptance, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and value across programmes.

The role requires strong leadership, client management and governance expertise, with hybrid working and a competitive salary. You will liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure delivery

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• PMQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in Water/Utilities sector desirable.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contracts.
• Experience presenting at project governance reviews.
• Chartered status and NEC Project Manager Accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multi-disciplinary design and construction projects from tender to handover.
• Promote high Health & Safety standards across all parties.
• Develop and implement project plans, programmes and method statements.
• Maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners.
• Monitor performance against programme, budget and quality targets.
• Manage commercial aspects including forecasts and cost control.
• Identify risks, opportunities and change throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure proper documentation and handover records.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Prioritisation

Governance

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering or Commercial Management

PMQ or equivalent

Job description

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Project Manager Location: Bournemouth We are recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a leading organisation within the Water and Wastewater sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Project Manager Role

You will be responsible for managing the design, construction, commissioning and handover of projects from initial conception through to client acceptance. Working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining excellent health & safety standards and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multi-disciplinary design and construction projects from tender handover through to completion
• Promote exceptional Health & Safety standards across all direct and subcontracted workforce
• Ensure project plans, construction programmes and method statements are developed, approved and implemented
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners
• Monitor project performance, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality targets
• Manage commercial aspects of projects, providing accurate forecasts, estimates and cost control
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and change throughout the project lifecycleEnsure all project documentation and completion records are maintained and available at handover
• Report site non-conformances and monitor corrective actions
• Lead governance reviews and provide regular project updates to senior management
• Coordinate project resources to ensure successful delivery
• Support continuous improvement and professional development by keeping up to date with industry developments
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and construction regulations throughout project delivery

About You

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering multi-disciplinary construction or engineering projects
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage project teams
• Strong communication skills with experience managing client and stakeholder relationships
• Delivery focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve project objectives
• Commercially aware with excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and contract administration
• Working knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) regulations and Health & Safety legislation

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent
• Experience delivering projects within the Water or Utilities sector is highly desirable
• Knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contracts with experience administering construction contracts
• Experience presenting at project governance reviews
• Chartered status and NEC Project Manager Accreditation would be advantageous

Additional Information

• Hybrid working available depending on business requirements
• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance (role dependent)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, employee discounts and savings platform, Kids Pass and more

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.