Project Manager Special Buildings

Ferrovial; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Design and Construction of high-speed infrastructure maintenance depots along the London-Birmingham corridor. You will lead from concept through delivery, ensuring projects meet time, budget, and quality targets.

The role requires a degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management and proven ability to manage complex projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong client and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree or masters in architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Experience in construction, project management and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with project management software and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from start to finish, delivering on time, on budget, and to the required quality.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders and communicate progress regularly.
• Establish objectives, scope and timelines and ensure clear communication to all parties.
• Plan and coordinate pre-construction and construction activities, managing resources and costs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation, monitor performance and adjust resources as needed.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and ensure adherence to health & safety and legal requirements.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Team management

Education

Degree/Masters in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence :Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Project Manager responsible for overseeing the Design and Construction of High Speed Two (Hs2) Infrastructure Maintenance Depot located in a centralised location along the London-Birmingham corridor.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for the project from start to finish, ensuring that it is completed on time, to budget and according to specifications.
• The Hs2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot includes the Design and Construction of three main buildings. The combined office and light workshop building and two major Over Track Maintenance buildings.

Location Southeast England , UK.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree/Masters in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in construction, project management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of delivering construction projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.
• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Relevant Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication, leadership, and management skills to interact at a variety of levels with internal and external stakeholders (including Client, Joint Venture partners, Public Authorities and Organisations, Utilities Owners, and Community in general )
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands.
• Experience in building relationships with external parties
• Significant construction technology knowledge and experience
• Proven Delivery of Design and Construct projects managing the supply chain under NEC Option (desirable)
• Temporary works experience / knowledge
• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Responsibilities and duties

• Lead and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring that they are delivered on time, to budget, and within the required quality standards.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project success and communicate regularly to keep them informed of project progress and address any issues .
• Establish project objectives, scope, and timeline, and ensure that they are communicated clearly to all relevant parties.
• Planning and design Coordination during pre-construction and construction phase.
• Plan and manage project resources (personnel, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient project execution.
• Monitor and control project costs and budgets, and report progress and risks.
• Manage project risks and issues and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Forecast work ahead of the programmes and recommend extra resources or alternative work processes when necessary to maintain or increase performance.
• Identify and recommend solutions to design issues whilst taking into account engineering procedure and the construction schedule
• Manage the site team whilst taking into account personnel issues and staff training and development
• Interpret design specifications
• Work in partnership with the sub-contractors and consider the environment and community around the project
• Ensure company procedures are implemented
• Ensure that projects comply with health and safety regulations and other legal requirements.
• Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy
• Monitor and assess staff capability and performance
• To promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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