Project Manager Civils

Civils Project Manager

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This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for delivering civil engineering projects.
The Role
Plan, programme and deliver contracts in conjunction with the regional team, internal departments, and subcontractors in accordance with company policy
Take responsibility for all assigned projects, including the review of estimates and designs to ensure buildability, and leading projects with the client from receipt of order to completion
Attend pre-contract and regular site meetings with the client, clients agents and key sub-contractors (internal and external) to ensure the smooth running of contracts
Inspect works in progress to ensure conformance to QA procedures and specification, and that schemes are delivered in accordance with the correct designs and specifications
Ensure HSEQ plans and RAMS are prepared for contracts in accordance with company policy
Attend regular meetings with the contracts team to provide progress reports on projects, and if required, offer proposals or recommendations to enable successful delivery
Provide technical and operational input into estimates for schemes
Assist in the preparation of proposals during the pre-tender phase as required
Ensure the commercial team is provided with all relevant information, documentation and instructions to support contract variations and final accounts submissions for payment
Carry out toolbox talks and safety briefings as required
Ensure all projects are planned and executed in accordance with company policy, whilst maintaining and improving the professional and progressive image of the company wherever possible
Analyse and interpret detailed client requirements, drawings and specifications
Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner
Assist the business as a whole to meet their financial targets
Help to manage suppliers and sub-contractors to improve safety, performance and profit
The Person
Possessing a proven track record in a contracts or projects management role from within any area of the civil engineering sector
To have led the development and delivery of projects with a diplomatic and pragmatic approach, but also with a hands-on attitude to clients, sub-contractors and team management
To possess first-hand exposure to various technically complex and challenging contracts, and therefore able to demonstrate a tenacious, lead from the front approach
To hold experience of a variety of projects, including multi discipline techniques
Must possess a solid understanding of all stages of the project contracting process, coupled with the ability to manage and develop yourself both technically and commercially
Good levels of experience at pre, in-situ and post contract stages
Able to identify the requirements of assigned projects to efficiently and effectively produce the most appropriate delivery plan or programme
Correspond and negotiate with clients, suppliers, contractors and colleagues
Efficiently manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time and availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule
Monitor, progress and implement controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time, cost and quality
Develop and select effective solutions to challenging and complex project requirements, considering risk and opportunity
Communicate facts, ideas and proposals to all stakeholders (internally or externally) in an effective and persuasive manner
Deliver efficient and effective customer service at all times
Our Client
Our client is a market leading heavy / specialist civil engineering contractor. Their service offerings cover multiple disciplines and techniques for a wide variety of clients and project applications. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times, but also adds value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract.
Due to sustained growth, a significant forward order workload and a continued commitment to be at the forefront of the industry, our client is now searching for a talented and motivated Project Manager with demonstrable experience within any area of the civil engineering sector. Supporting the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will have the day-to-day responsibility for the safe, timely and profitable delivery of a wide variety of projects and scheme, all running simultaneously at differing stages of completion. This will include managing teams, and resolving any technical, operational and commercial issues pertaining to a wide variety of projects. xwzovoh
An attractive basic salary (commensurate with experience) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years.