Project Manager - Construction

Bouygues Construction; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Crawley seeks an experienced site manager to oversee project delivery from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Construction, extensive contractor experience, and strong knowledge of UK building regulations. This role emphasizes sustainability and quality, offering 26 to 30 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and H&S construction laws.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Lead project from initiation to completion.
• Oversee subcontractor management and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Control

Stress Management

Innovative Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction

Job description

Overview

You will be solely responsible for the economic, safe management of the site in respect of progress, workmanship, health, safety, environmental and quality standards by ensuring that adequate and proper labour, plant, materials and sub-contractor resources are available and adequately directed to meet the requirements of the contract. To be solely responsible for the Project, health, safety and the environment, as contained within the Health and Safety Management System. Where unsure and assistance is required liaise with the appointed Health and Safety Advisor. To actively lead by example at all times ensuring that all working relationships with internal and external customers are consistent and to the highest standards. To ensure that the company gets the best out of its subcontractors and suppliers, by proper selection and management in conjunction with the project team. To work with the commercial and procurement teams to ensure proper protection of the company\'s financial and contractual position. To ensure that for all activities you are responsible for, all company process/standards laid down in the Business Quality Management System are adhered to. To manage all disciplines, i.e. Surveying, Design Management, Buying, Planning, Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment, to provide effective management of the project.

We require an experienced construction professional who is well versed in the delivery of a project from cradle to grave, with the ability to work as No1 on the project. This project embodies our commitment to sustainability and innovative design, and we will be incorporating low carbon, sustainable materials and a concrete frame. We will also adopt an enhanced quality construction approach through consistent off-site manufacturing, to reduce waste and defects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Construction discipline
• Extensive experience working with a main contractor
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and thorough understanding of UK H&S construction laws
• Excellent Leadership and Financial Control skills with proven technical knowledge and a profit minded ability
• Results oriented
• Stress Management skills
• High levels of quality standards (minimum)
• Prioritising H&S matters
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Innovative and able to identify and implement new ways to do things to achieve better ways of working

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• BY Extra - opt into lifestyle benefits
• Volunteering opportunities