Project Manager - Water Works

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering firm is seeking a candidate to manage tunneling and shaft projects in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include ensuring site safety and efficiency, maximizing contract performance, liaising on procurement, and managing project risks. The ideal applicant will have experience with TBM work and possess a degree in Civil Engineering. This role offers the chance to be part of significant infrastructure projects with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects within highly regulated environments in the UK.
• TBM experience is essential.
• Able to manage and deliver successful projects with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site operates safely and efficiently.
• Maximize the commercial performance of the contract.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with procurement departments.
• Report risks and opportunities to senior management.

Skills

Managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects

Proficient in NEC contracts

Design Management

Change management

Risk Management

Cost control

Ability to resolve problems

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Various Locations - South England

Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 40+ years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure the site is run in a safe and efficient manner that reflects the high standards that Joseph Gallagher Ltd are renowned for.

Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised

Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks

Continually forecasting, keeping the team informed of forecasts and changes and managing the scope meticulously, so knowing the costs for unplanned construction work or resources and keeping that set-aside.

Reporting Risk and Opportunities to the senior management team.

Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects. Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP’s and waste management plans, in line with Company procedures

Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed. Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Experience of managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects within high regulated environments in the UK. TBM is main tunnelling work so previous experience in this is required.

A broad civil background would be an advantage.

Proficient in NEC contracts. A contract and change management

Experienced in Design Management Programme & Risk Management, Production of CVR, incl cost control, forecasting and value assessment

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent

SMSTS

Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion

Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.

Degree qualified as a minimum.