Senior Project Manager

Hays Building; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Your new company
A well established, privately owned construction and civil engineering company, they operate throughout the UK and Ireland. Offering a number of different services including construction, civil engineering and facilities management across various sectors such as healthcare, education and defence.

Your new role
Working on an exciting commercial project in Cambridge, they require a Senior Project Manager. As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Understanding of the contract requirements as contained within the tender documentation and an understanding of the key aspects of the project Conditions of Contract.
2. Comprehensive understanding of the tender pricing structure and strategy, including tender prelims allowance and develop a strategy to work.
3. Creation of effective and realistic Procurement Schedule in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS).
4. Lead the subcontractor procurement process and ensure subcontractors are appointed in a timely manner.
5. Complete regular commercial reviews in relation to all budgetary (cost/value) aspects of the project.
6. Possess a thorough understanding of the CVR process.
7. Attend subcontractor Pre-Start meetings and play an active role.
8. Identify and promote commercial opportunities in particular, possible contractual claims.
9. Work closely with the pre-construction team particularly with the development of tender project programme, as well as developing construction methodology and logistical plans.
10. Make sure all site management and operatives are sufficiently trained and identify any training needs.
11. Oversee all administrative aspects of the project and ensure they are managed and implemented effectively.
12. Manage and build positive working relationship with clients.
13. Convey high personal levels of professionalism and presentation at all times.
14. Compile an Information Release Schedule which identifies specific timescales for release of all information from designers, clients, statutory bodies and issue to all relevant parties.
15. Ensure daily safety briefing/coordination meetings with subcontractors take place.
16. Possess a knowledge and compliance of all relevant H&S legislation as well as the company H&S Policy and individual role responsibilities.
17. Ensure that the Project H&S File / O&M's / Building Manuals are produced and submitted timeously.
18. Confirm all specified quality standards are understood within the project team, supply chain and ensure they are delivered on site.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

What you need to do now
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