Project Manager (maternity contract)

Rockfield Specialist Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company is seeking a capable Project Manager for a year-long maternity contract. The ideal candidate will showcase robust experience in project management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse and successful projects.
• Ability to operate within budgets and timeframes.
• Strong understanding of project finances.

Responsibilities

• Utilize professional project management techniques to ensure successful service delivery.
• Plan and coordinate on-site works and maintain an up-to-date schedule.
• Write risk assessments and method statements for safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Leadership

Client Liaison

Health & Safety Compliance

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Our client is a well-established, market leading company which offers specialist services within the construction and related industries. They are now looking for a capable project manager to join the business on a year’s maternity contract, after which they may be further opportunity. The role is currently full-time, but our client will also consider candidates looking to work on a part-time basis and potentially it could be hybrid.

The role is broad and varied, and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of managing projects, which have been delivered successfully, within budgets and timeframes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise efficient, effective, and professional project management techniques to ensure the successful delivery of services.
• Retain accountability and responsibility for tactical and operational decisions and procedures relating to allocated projects and programmes.
• Liaise with clients on appropriate activities.
• Plan and coordinate on-site works. This will include assigning personnel to tasks, organise transport moves, accommodation and liaise with workshops/stores so all project requirements are met.
• Ensure the schedule of works is always up-to-date and chair weekly scheduling meetings.
• Maintain an in-depth and current understanding of the finances of the project, utilising this knowledge to make timely adjustments when issues are identified.
• Ensure all additional works / variations, and standing time are covered commercially before works take place
• Ensure Quality, H&S & Environmental compliance requirements are met.
• Write risk assessments & method statements for projects so safe working practices are always followed
• Ensure site personnel’s deployment paperwork and training qualifications remain in date
• Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project
• Assist the Accounts and Commercial Team with revenues forecasts, invoicing, cash collection and dispute resolution
• Implement a philosophy of continuous operational and personal improvement.
• Model expected displays of leadership, management, and professional behaviour to others and challenge behaviours that fall short.
• Maintain Salesforce system and Sales Pipeline
• Implement changes to improve efficiencies

If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Camilla Clark Rockfield Specialist Recruitment for a confidential chat.

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