Project Director (Highways) in Manchester

To undertake and manage civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery and achievement of outcomes in accordance with the requirements, standards and targets set out by the client and in accordance with Bethell procedures and policies. To work collaboratively with the client, design partners, internal staff, 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.

Overall responsibility to implement all necessary safety measures to ensure a safe workplace in accordance with company procedures and policy. Ensuring requisite Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are in place for all site operations. Ensure the workforce is trained and competent for tasks being undertaken and ensure training is identified and completed, working with the training department to ensure compliance to the training and skills matrix.

Good understanding of the Client's Requirements for each project, record variations as they arise, assist the Quantity Surveyors with the task of completing fair and accurate valuations. Responsibility for timely handover of information to the client such as O&M manuals, H&S File and as-built drawings.

Motivate the site workforce accordingly to ensure that the project meets its objectives. Performance management and appraisal of directly employed site operatives. Engagement with subcontractors prior to commencing on site, coordination of their works, approving and acceptance of their works to the correct standards.

Regular on-site inspections to ensure Quality standards are being maintained. Ensure that all negative issues such as near misses, environmental incidents and customer complaints are fully investigated and reported to Board level. Ensuring accurate site records are kept and all site records are accurately filed at the end of a Project.

The forward planning of work is accurately managed to ensure that adequate resources are secured in time and used efficiently to achieve completion of activities in accordance with the Contract programme. Progress is recorded and forward programming of works is co-managed weekly in liaison with the relevant Contracts Manager.

Organise daily deliveries of materials/plant with sufficient advance planning, ensuring all resources are used effectively and efficiently. Review and ensure that suitable Environmental Management Plans are prepared for each project prior to the commencement of works. Implementing a robust Quality system on site to suit the work scope and specification. Maintaining accurate Quality records and timely reporting of all non-conformance issues. Maintain up to date drawings and documentation as required for the accurate building of the project including all drawing registers. Pre-completion Quality inspections to target a zero-defect completion.

Requirements:

• CSCS accreditation
• SMSTS 5-day accreditation
• Experience in Civil engineering works
• Full clean driving licence
• HNC/HND/Degree qualification in construction-related studies
• Good working knowledge of the construction industry and of all relevant trade disciplines
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products / internet and email
• Leadership, planning and organisational qualities
• Motivator and people manager
• Understanding the importance of Company Image and promoting the Bethell brand