Project Manager (Water)

The Project Manager is to deliver multiple ongoing projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. Key Responsibilities: General management Produce financial forecasts, monitoring and control project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation Deliver projects from the design phase to completion including all handover documentation Review progress, budget resources and planning Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers, and design consultants Develop and maintain construction programmes with staff Co-ordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client’s requirements Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs Assist with estimating new tenders Chase potential new clients Health, safety and environmental Quality Be responsible for managing and producing ITPs and ensure they are signed off by relevant parties Ensure that the QA File is produced and maintained Close out any technical queries Ensure as-builts and O&M manuals are submitted to the client on completion Key Relationships: Customers and stakeholders Subcontractors and suppliers Site team members and support departments Current and potential clients Person Specification: The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects within the Civil and Water sectors, also the candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria: Essential Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting. Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent CSCS manager’s card SMSTS Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance Problem-solving and analytical thinking Experience of a direct labour organisation Benefits: As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range of benefits 5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Company car / or car allowance (Dependent on position) Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Environmental and Social Value initiatives Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: Full Time Hours of work: 45 hrs / week Tickets/training/certs required: SMSTS, CSCS Card – (Black), Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent, TWC, NRSWA Specific experience required: Heavy Civils experience, water experience preferred. Experience managing direct delivery teams & sub-contractors. Excellent experience manging clients. Programming & planning capability – broad knowledge of NEC contracts. TPBN1_UKTJ