Project Manager - Water Civil Engineering

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension and life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

TRIbuild Solutions Limited is recruiting a Project Manager for water civil engineering work in Barrow-in-Furness. You will oversee schemes from design to handover, coordinating with estimating, engineers and surveyors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires extensive civil engineering project management experience, NEC contract knowledge, and appropriate health and safety qualifications. A competitive package includes pension, private medical and car options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil engineering schemes, preferably within the water industry.
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM, design management, programme and risk management, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs, and report monthly on project performance.
• Deliver projects from design through to completion, including all handover documentation.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes, and review progress, budgets and resources.
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure accurate records of discussions and actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with the customer, suppliers and design consultants.
• Develop buildable, cost-effective engineering solutions that meet client requirements.
• Prepare estimates for additional work outside target costs and assist with new tenders.
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out costs and challenge the status quo.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards, including compliance with HSG47, HAUC, NRSWA and Chapter 8.

Skills

Communication

People management

Team management

Influence

Mentor

Contract and risk knowledge

Primavera P6

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

CSCS Manager's card

SMSTS

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Water Civil Engineering

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (candidates should live within a 1-hour commute)

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (45 hours per week)

About the Role

TRIbuild Solutions is recruiting, on behalf of a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure specialist, for an experienced Project Manager. The successful candidate will deliver multiple water industry schemes in the Barrow-in-Furness area. The role covers each project from design phase through to handover. You will work closely with the Estimating Department, engineers and surveyors to ensure projects are delivered safely, to programme and with maximum commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs, and report monthly on project performance
• Deliver projects from design through to completion, including all handover documentation
• Develop and maintain construction programmes, and review progress, budgets and resources
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure accurate records of discussions and actions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants
• Develop buildable, cost-effective engineering solutions that meet client requirements
• Prepare estimates for additional work outside target costs and assist with new tenders
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out costs and challenge the status quo
• Set the highest standards of leadership in health, safety and environmental practice, including compliance with HSG47, HAUC, NRSWA and Chapter 8
• Ensure subcontractors follow company procedures, and that site waste management plans and environmental risk assessments are maintained
• Manage ITPs and the QA file, close out technical queries, and ensure as-builts and O&M manuals are submitted on completion

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing civil engineering schemes, preferably within the water industry
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost control
• Knowledge of the NEC contract, including Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
• Ability to use Primavera P6 or equivalent
• CSCS Manager's card, SMSTS and NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance

Desirable

• CEng MICE
• Knowledge of the JCT form of contract

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Company pension and life assurance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• Company car, car allowance or green car scheme (dependent on position)
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Leadership and management training, with strong internal progression
• Long-term secured work through major frameworks and infrastructure schemes