Project Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Our client is a leading Ground Engineering and foundations contractor and due to an increase in work, they are looking for a Senior Contracts engineer or an already seasoned Project Manager, ideally with experience in Ground Improvement techniques such as Stone Columns, Vibro, anchors, grouting and Mini‑piling.

• To be responsible for the efficient running of contracts on site which includes contract performance, safety, monitoring/ reporting progress against targets, client liaison, allocation and supervision of staff, commercial, whilst achieving excellence in safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency.
• Ensure that the project has clear deliverables through handover meetings with process team (estimating, design, commercial, procurement, plant and operations) and ensure monitoring/compliance through the use of KPI's.
• Prepare and collate contract documentation and ensure submission to the customer in advance of the works. Ensure all approvals are obtained in full prior to mobilisation to site.
• Prepare site documentation and communicate deliverables to the site supervisor. On complex or large projects attend site as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Ensure all site paperwork is presented is comprehensive, neat and tidy. Review site records on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with deliverables and contract.
• Manage the close out of any non‑conformities that may arise.
• Responsible for recording all changes to project deliverables with the customer ensuring involvement with the commercial department.
• Monitor the project performance on a daily basis with the project site team, ensuring that all actions/risks are closed out in a timely manner to maximise margins, reduce costs, maximise income and reduce risk. Report on project performance daily to the operations manager.
• Demonstrate highly visible and effective HSE and sustainability leadership as a senior contracts engineer or Project Manager.
• Be responsible for leading or agreeing final account settlements with the support of the commercial department.
• Prepare and review the financial performance on a monthly basis and where applicable revise the project forecast weekly. Be responsible for all contract purchases/costs.
• Provide support to the work winning teams on sequencing, constructability, methodology risks and opportunities. Provide support at customer meetings or input to bid documents.
• Work closely with the whole process team (to include operations, preconstruction, commercial, plant, business development and design), to ensure an effective and efficient project delivery.
• Develop relationships with customers to get a clear understanding of their requirements and to ensure customer understands the needs of Ground Engineering or ground improvement.
• Ensure that all the project delivery team comply with the Business Management System through support and audit.
• Support the delivery of Ground Improvement projects.