Project Manager (Construction)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

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We are looking for candidates in the south of the UK

At EO, we’ve seen the future, and it’s electric! Our mission is to become the global leader in charging electric van, truck, bus, and car fleets. We’re already powering the world’s largest business and fleet operators, and our process is simple: from initial consultation to design, deployment, support, and maintenance, we’ll future-proof your business for scalable EV expansion.

About the Role

The Project Manager will take full responsibility for the delivery of the construction element of the assigned portfolio of projects across the UK. The role will interact closely with the Head of Construction and Senior Project Manager (who directly report) and wider teams in the Projects/Delivery business unit. Additionally, the job holder will actively participate in specific project concept, development, software, O&M activities, and be responsible for ensuring bid/contract governance compliance. The role requires commercial and contractual competence to manage both upstream and downstream elements of any contract. It is at the forefront of designing and delivering an expansion strategy to grow the team as the business expands across the UK.

Responsibilities

1. Independently oversee, manage, and deliver a portfolio of projects focusing on safety, customer satisfaction, communication, commercial activity, program management, reporting, and optimization.
2. Plan and report activities associated with each assigned project.
3. Work closely with the commercial team and senior pre-construction manager to ensure development activity complies with client requirements and is ready for bidding.
4. Handle contract letting for related portfolio contracts, negotiations, contractual program, and identify preferred contractors.
5. Manage construction contract agreements and signing processes with commercial teams, both upstream and downstream.
6. Ensure client approval of detailed design.
7. Complete all pre-mobilization activities related to CDM compliance.
8. Ensure the appointed CDM contractor mobilizes according to the program and manage all third parties involved in the project.
9. Manage legal support for offsite activities related to wayleaves, ensuring timelines are met.
10. Deliver project governance activities during construction.
11. Manage internal project reporting during construction.
12. Ensure completion of client project weekly reports.
13. Chair and document project progress meetings during construction.
14. Initiate and manage a snagging register throughout construction.
15. Manage technical query processes, formalize queries, adopt instructions, and update as-built drawings.
16. Oversee compensation event logs, activity schedule compliance, and milestone payments during construction.
17. Prepare, process, and award estimates, quotes, bids, and tenders for installation and servicing where applicable.
18. Audit CDM compliance via site inspections or other means during construction.
19. Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with certifications and manufacturer recommendations, including software.
20. Ensure all training activities are prepared, compliant, delivered, and signed off.
21. Close out snagging registers.
22. Complete safety walk rounds, document project handover, and initiate warranty periods.
23. Ensure O&M activities are initiated where applicable.
24. Complete project close-out governance activities.

Requirements

• An electrical or civil engineering background with experience in infrastructure projects.
• Ability to prioritize among competing needs while providing high value to the company.
• Experience in program management within a delivery business unit.
• Supply chain management experience.
• Ability to operate within a governance framework.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven track record in infrastructure project delivery and contracts.
• Ability to collaborate while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, developing safe operating processes.
• Proven success in delivering targets while maintaining excellent customer relations and service.