Project Manager - Clean Water

OCU; Shotton, Queensferry, Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group, a leading utility engineering contractor in the UK, is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Shotton. The role involves working with estimating teams on tenders, developing project proposals, and managing construction projects to ensure they meet deadlines and budgets. Suitable candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience in Construction or Project Management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND qualified in Construction or Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / FIDIC contracts desirable.
• Understanding of the construction industry and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Developing and presenting project proposals.
• Managing construction schedules and budgets.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and site on project.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Maths knowledge

IT knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in Construction or Project Management

Job description

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion within the water and wastewater sector.

Due to this and our continued work winning success, we currently have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our team based in Leeds.

You will be working closely with the Client and OCU Delivery teams and other stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with estimating teams on tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business
• Developing and presenting project proposals
• Meeting with clients to find out their requirements
• Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales
• Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients
• Managing construction schedules and budgets
• Dealing with any unexpected costs
• Attending site meetings to monitor progress
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and site on project
• Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities
• Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards
• Liaising with technical and financial staff, sub-contractors, legal teams and the client’s own representatives
• Overseeing final accounts at the end of a project
• Working on-site and in an office

Skills and Experience

• Degree or HND qualified in Construction or Project Management. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / FIDIC contracts desirable.
• An understanding of the construction industry
• An understanding of legal documentation
• Maths and IT knowledge
• Strong leadership skills
• The ability to use your initiative
• Working within the Water Industry
• Driving License: Essential.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.