Project Manager - Civils

Network Plus; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Traffic Management Limited in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Project Manager - Civils to lead the contract team responsible for delivering civil works safely, on time and within budget. Based at Claret Head Office, you will drive end-to-end operations for large-scale projects and provide hands-on leadership on site.

You will manage a team, ensure work is completed right first time, coordinate with subcontractors, and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification and CDM/Temporary Works knowledge.
• NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Financial and commercial accountability.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and motivating a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example.
• Ensure all work is completed right first time and within budget.
• Coordinate with contract team; keep Operations Manager updated on delays or ahead of programme.
• Own processes; implement efficient, safe methods and systems of work.
• Complete Health & Safety incident and damage reports; conduct investigations as needed.
• Liaise with subcontractors and drive continual improvements with operational teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Cost control

Education

NVQ Level 6

IOSH Managing Safely

SMSTS

CDM/Temporary Works knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Financial and commercial accountability

Job description

Project Manager - Civils

Department: Claret

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Compensation: £55,000 - £65,000 / year

Description

You will be based at our Claret Head Office and be an integral part of our contract team responsible for Managing the end-to-end process for Civil activities, working with your team and closely working with the Operations Manager/Director to meet the needs of the client in the most cost-effective & safe manner.

You will provide operational leadership and technical expertise and work within a team to deliver a first-class service to our clients delivering the programme safely, within budget and on time.

You will be competent and have experience on working with large scale projects and able to engineer solutions on site and focus your teams on completing work right first time.

You will provide operational leadership – ensuring that the work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to our client’s expectations. In addition to Health and Safety, customer service is critical to the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and motivating a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example, challenging poor behaviour and taking pride in hitting the delivery targets.
• Responsible for ensuring all work is completed right first time and to budget and is shut down accordingly.
• Working with the contract team to ensure work is completed as planned and responsible for keeping the operations manager up to date and informed on any delays or any work that is ahead of programme.
• Take ownership of our overall processes – think ahead, determine and implement efficient methods and safe systems of work.
• Completing Health & Safety incident and damage reports as required carrying out any investigations and disciplinaries in relation to any poor behaviours.
• Responsible for performance and driving continual improvements with the Operational teams, i.e. defect and root cause analysis.
• To ensure that all the client and operational requirements are met in a professional and efficient manner.
• To provide daily and weekly reports as required and to ensure that all service levels and KPI objectives are achieved.
• Recruitment of staff and suppliers.
• Ensuring that all Operatives have the correct training and competencies to work on the projects.
• To provide a positive and innovative input into the team, through provision of solutions to problems and embracing change.
• To ensure that safety issues are reported in line with Company procedures
• Coach and develop staff to reach their potential.
• Monitor staff performance to specification and working instructions.
• Ensure all Site Inspections are completed by your team as per the business programme requirement.
• Encourage and ensure we maintain Close Call reporting Targets.
• Liaising with and managing sub-contractors as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• SMSTS
• Knowledge of CDM and Temporary Works
• NVQ level 6 or other relevant qualification
• IOSH managing safely
• Financial and commercial accountability
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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