Project Manager Civils

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

39 hour week

22 days leave

Company vehicle

EAP service

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Midleton, Co. Cork is seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead civil engineering and building scope on-site across Southwest projects.

The role requires strong leadership, client and subcontractor engagement, and adherence to safety standards. You will manage programs using MS Project, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high HSQE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar civil project role.
• Knowledge of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2013; certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable.
• Experience in civil engineering works such as bulk earthworks, cast-in-situ concrete, precast installations, building works, pipelaying and site finishes.
• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ability to engage with customers, suppliers and subcontractors in financial negotiations and final accounts.
• Proficient with MS Project and scheduling; ability to prepare baseline programmes.
• Proactive problem solving and initiative in project delivery.
• MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HSE & Sustainability standards on-site are always adhered to.
• Work with clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Lead the construction team in civil engineering and building works.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate PSDP live projects and act as PSCS on sites.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Apply Lean Construction and Last Planner techniques.
• Monitor risks, opportunities and project performance against programme and budget.
• Report monthly on programme performance to the framework manager.
• Lead procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
• Manage cashflow and interim payments with Contracts/Commercial Managers.
• Involve in resource management and tender opportunities.
• Address client and stakeholder complaints and gather feedback.
• Maintain CPD and keep up with latest standards.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater industry knowledge

Contract negotiations

Problem solving

Client engagement

Site coordination

Leadership

Full driving license

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Location Base:Middleton / Mallow Co.Cork with covering other projects in the Southwest

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.

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).

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.