Job AdvertWe are looking for an individual to join our team on major UK construction projects as a site-based Project Manager sta.....
Job Advert
We are looking for an individual to join our team on major UK construction projects as a site-based Project Manager starting on
projects in Scotland, reporting directly to the Contracts Manager and Contract Director. Working in a team, the successful
candidate will support the management and delivery of civil engineering projects. You will be working within a flexible
organisation where self-motivated and practical problem solvers will thrive. We will help you develop your knowledge and
experience further, by providing plenty of exposure to a variety of matters in a supportive working environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Management of the Works Managers, Site Agents, Quality Manager and site Engineers on the project. These roles will report
directly to the Project Manager.
* Ensuring a “safety first” attitude underpins all operations undertaken for the Company to ensure the health and safety of the
company’s personnel and any other people working or visiting site.
* Ensuring all activities are completed safely in compliance with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
* Ensuring any environmental protection matters are identified and implement the mitigating procedures and systems where
appropriate.
* Ensuring company procedures and systems on quality, health & safety and the environment are implemented and complied with on
site.
* Preparing quality, environmental and H&S construction plans in a timely manner.
* Liaise with and maintain existing joint venture and client relationships.
* Planning, measuring, monitoring and reviewing the progress of the contract throughout the project lifespan and ensuring
compliance with project budgets and programme.
* Managing and ensuring the project delivery team to ensure there are adequate plant, labour and subcontract resources available
in a timely manner to comply with project timescales.
* Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications and ensuring the accurate construction of the works in accordance with
client requirements.
* Ensuring the timely procurement and payment of suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and
monitoring and reporting their performance, including financial, throughout the project.
* Preparing and submitting weekly reports on progress for inclusion in the project’s financial CVRs and forecasts to completion.
* Identifying potential problem areas, and financial impact, in sufficient time to ensure adequate provisions have been made
within forecast accounts.
* Implementing solutions to resolve operational issues arising on a project.
* Actively resolve contractual issues with both clients and suppliers while also maintaining a good relationship.
* Ensuring the timely submission of interim and final accounts and releases of retentions and performance bonds with associated
completion certificates.
* Mentoring and guidance for your team and operatives to fully develop their construction competencies.
What we are looking for
* Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
* Demonstrable experience of working as a Project Manager within the civil engineering construction industry preferably on large
windfarm and earthworks projects.
* Experience in Design & Build Contracts
* Understanding and experience in NEC4 Contracts
* Strong computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Project 2000, Project Costing Software,
* Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new
client relationships.
* Experience of managing and mentoring site agent and engineers.
* Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Highly developed professional communication and negotiation skills, including writing and presentation of reports, preparing
business management documents, and presenting information in meetings with clients and other parties.
* The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* The ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in both mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with
several abstract and concrete variables.
* Demonstrable ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines supported by strong organisational skills.
* Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
* Full UK Driving Licence and a willingness to travel and work at UK based sites is also required.
More generally, you will need to be committed, reliable, flexible both in terms of UK travel (and staying away overnight where
required) and range of tasks performed and possess a good team-working ethic.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary Project Performance Bonus
* Company Vehicle/Car Allowance
* Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
