Project Manager (Havant Thicket Reservoir)

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK Ltd

Havant

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company vehicle

Company-contributed pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bankholyds

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK Ltd is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the Havant Thicket Reservoir construction in Hampshire. This site-based role reports to the Contracts Manager and requires coordinating with a collaborative delivery team to meet safety, quality and programme targets.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree or HND, have NEC4/Design & Build experience, and strong leadership, communication and commercial skills to manage client relationships,

Qualifications

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
Experience as Project Manager in civil engineering construction, preferably on large earthworks projects.
Experience in Design & Build Contracts.
Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts.
Strong computer literacy with MS Office, MS Project, CAD.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the Works Managers, Site Agents, Quality Leads/Advisors and site Engineers on the project.
Monitor and manage subcontractor performance with a safety-first approach.
Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and environmental policies.
Identify environmental protection needs and implement mitigating procedures.
Ensure company procedures on quality, health & safety and environment are followed on site.
Prepare quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.
Liaise with joint ventures and clients to maintain relationships.
Plan, measure, monitor and review contract progress against budgets and programme.
Ensure adequate plant, labour and subcontract resources are available to meet timescales.
Interpret drawings and specifications to ensure correct construction.
Procure and pay suppliers and subcontractors per procedures; monitor performance.
Prepare and submit weekly progress reports and CVRs.
Identify potential issues early and implement solutions.
Resolve contractual issues with clients and suppliers while maintaining good relationships.
Submit interim/final accounts and release retentions with completion certificates.
Mentor and develop the construction team.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Design & Build contracts

NEC4 contracts

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

CAD

Budgeting & finance

Client relationship development

Mentoring site teams

Effective communication

UK Driving Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Job description

Project Manager (Havant Thicket Reservoir)

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our team on a major UK construction project. This site based role will initially be located at the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project in Hampshire and will report directly to the Contracts Manager.

Working alongside other Project Managers and as part of a collaborative delivery team, you will play a key role in the successful management and delivery of this significant infrastructure project, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Havant Thicket Reservoir is a key infrastructure project designed to help secure long-term water supplies across the South East. As one of the region's most important water resource developments, the reservoir will play a vital role in supporting communities and addressing increasing water supply demands.

Key responsibilities include:

Management of the Works Managers, Site Agents, Quality Leads/Advisors and site Engineers on the project. These roles will report directly to the Project Manager.
Monitor and Manage of Subcontractors performance. Ensuring a “safety first” attitude underpins all operations undertaken for the Company to ensure the health and safety of the company’s personnel and any other people working or visiting site.
Ensuring all activities are completed safely in compliance with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Ensuring any environmental protection matters are identified and implement the mitigating procedures and systems where appropriate.
Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment are implemented and complied with on site.
Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.
Liaise with and maintain existing joint venture and client relationships.
Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of the contract throughout the project lifespan and ensuring compliance with project budgets and programme.
Managing and ensuring the project delivery team to ensure there are adequate plant, labour and subcontract resources available in a timely manner to comply with project timescales.
Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works in accordance with client requirements.
Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and monitoring and reporting their performance, including financial, throughout the project.
Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress for inclusion in the project’s financial CVRs and forecasts to completion.
Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made within forecast accounts.
Implementing solutions to resolve operational issues arising on a project.
Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good relationship.
Ensuring the timely submission of interim and final accounts and releases of retentions and performance bonds with associated completion certificates.
Mentoring and guidance for your team and operatives to fully develop their construction competencies.

What We’re Looking For

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
Demonstrable experience of working as a Project Manager within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large earthworks projects.
Experience in Design & Build Contracts
Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts
Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft ProjectProject, CAD
Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
Experience of managing and mentoring site agent and engineers.
Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing business management documents, and presenting information in meetings with clients and other parties.
The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
Full UK Driving Licence also required.

More generally,you will need to be committed, reliable, flexible both in terms of UK travel (and staying away overnight where required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.

Benefits Include: