Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for large-scale construction projects throughout the UK. You will oversee project resources, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary up to £100,000 and additional benefits including a company vehicle and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Private medical

Enhanced pension schemes

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction projects or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of legal and safety standards.
• Ability to plan and organise a team.

Responsibilities

• Optimisation of all project resources including labour, materials and equipment.
• Perform a key role in project planning and budgeting.
• Uphold exceptional standards for health and safety.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant qualifications in engineering and construction management

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Overview

My client is currently working for several Senior Project Managers to work on large projects across the UK. These positions are working for a tier 1 contractor on projects with values more than £100M.

Responsibilities

• Optimisation of all project resources including labour, materials and equipment, whilst overseeing their procurement on the most cost-effective terms.
• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Uphold exceptional standards for health and safety across the construction site.
• Develop the project team and assign individual operational responsibilities with the Project Manager.
• Project accounting functions including managing the budget, whilst minimising exposure and risk.
• Ensure that construction activities move according to the project program.
• Devise the project program and make revisions in cooperation with the Senior Project Manager and Project Director.
• Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, including but not limited to architects, consultants and sub-contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction projects or equivalent experience
• Relevant qualifications in the field of engineering and construction management.
• Thorough knowledge of legal and safety standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Projects effectively.
• Ability to plan and organise a team
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
• Capacity to work effectively in pressure filled environments

The successful applicant can expect

• Salary – Up to £100,000 per annum
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Private medical
• Enhanced pension schemes
• Annual bonuses