The Company

Having been awarded several new contracts this well-established family owned Civil Contractor is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager. The company act as both a Principal Contractor and a Tier One Contractor working in partnership with the UK’s largest construction companies. With a workforce of 200 multi-disciplined staff they are a market leader in providing high quality earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations, drainage, highway works and hard landscaping.

They have a proven track record of working with clients to deliver fast-track projects in many varied sectors such as retail, health, education, transport, leisure and commercial.

Job Summary

As the Project Manager you will be required to undertake and manage civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery and achievement of outcomes, in accordance with the requirements, standards and targets set in project agreements.  To work with partners, sub-contractors, operatives and other professionals to support this process.  Responsible for all aspects of health and safety, quality and environmental assurance, contract administration, cost control, planning, communication and people management. You will be responsible for;

• Management of site activities / Programming of works
• Ordering of plant and materials
• Control of as-built drawings
• Ensure quality in line with Company’s QA procedures
• Health and safety management
• Commercial management
• Site administration
• Manage and develop the operatives:-
• Manage team/individual performance – short, medium and long term objectives are agreed, associated plans developed and monitored and performance evaluated
• Delegate work to Trainee Engineers – give responsibility to others for discrete pieces of work, agreeing with them targets they need to achieve, advising and supporting them in what they do
• Carry out performance reviews (complete regular reviews of individual performance)
• Coach and mentor Staff – provide advice, guidance and feedback

The Person

• HNC or equivalent in a Civils discipline
• CITB 5 days SMSTS, CIOB or equivalent
• Extensive experience in a senior site management / project management role
• A proven commercially aware manager of projects within the Construction industry
• Good contractual and commercial awareness
• Sound understanding of the CDM Regulations
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, internet and e-mail
• Ability to compare actual works with contract drawings
• Excellent planner/organiser – builds milestones into plans, monitors progress and adjusts as necessary in response to any changes

 As well as joining a highly professional team that invest in their people through continual personal development, you will receive an excellent benefits package that includes, van/car or allowance, fuel card, pension, healthcare, life assurance, annual bonus.