Civil Project Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

EAP – 24/7 confidential counselling

Annual leave 22 days + 10 bank/publics

Job summary

Glanua are seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead on-site civil and building works in Waterford. This permanent role is based on-site with responsibilities spanning HSE compliance, stakeholder liaison and overall project delivery.

You will manage the construction team and coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process disciplines, oversee procurement, reporting and risk management. A Level 8 Civil Engineering degree and 5 years’ experience are preferred; a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar Civil Project Manager role, preferably in water/wastewater.
• Extensive knowledge of Construction Regulations and safety standards.
• Experience in civil works such as earthworks, concrete, piping, and site finishes.
• Ability to engage with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors on financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HSE & Sustainability standards are adhered to on-site.
• Lead the construction team in Civil Engineering and Building works.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate PSDP and act as PSCS on live sites and keep on-site documentation up to date.
• Report monthly performance against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Oversee procurement of supplies and sub-contracts and manage cashflow.

Skills

MS Project

Project management

Client engagement

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: On site / Killeeshal, Ballinamuck, Co. Waterford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Negotiable salary

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the Civil Project Manager are outlined as follows:

• Ensure HSE & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
• Lead the construction team in all aspects of the Civil Engineering and Building scope of works.
• Liaise closely and support other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical and process engineering.
• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up to date.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites as well as conducting and leading toolbox talks and white-board meetings.
• Ensure best practice project management techniques are used such as Lean Construction and Last Planner.
• Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities. Mitigate/reduce risk where possible and manage opportunities.
• Report on the monthly performance of your project to the framework manager including performance against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
• Manage cashflow on projects and work with the Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on-time to the client.
• Provide an active involvement in resource management and recruitment within your team as a hiring manager, oversight and guidance from time to time on tendering opportunities for new upcoming projects.
• Respond to and address any client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide any feedback on how to improve our client satisfaction.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Civil Project Manager are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013. Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable.
• Experienced in civil engineering works such as bulk earthworks, cast in-situ concrete works, precast installations, building works, pipelaying and site finishes is preferable.
• Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project. Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project.
• Full Driving License.

What we offer you

The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.

Monday to Friday (39 hour working week).

22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.

Company vehicle and fuel card.

Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

We have a talented team of 600+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.