Project Manager

About Us

We are a leading concrete frame subcontractor specialising in delivering high-quality, innovative construction projects in the London area. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The Role

This role exists to provide the overall leadership of the construction/production team in delivering the scope of work within a major work package to the defined cost, time and quality and contractual requirements. You will implement Safety Management Systems and personally set the standard of zero tolerance of unsafe practices and occurences to ensure everyone goes home safely, as well as implementing quality and environmental systems. Responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered to the contracted engineering requirements using the highest levels of technical expertise and efficiency. You will provide an environment that allows the business to recruit, develop and retain talented team members to fulfil the present and future needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• To be the Company Representative across the multiple interfaces within the Project;
• To provide a single point of contact for the client in relation to project activities and represent the Company’s interests with the client;
• To ensure the project team, roles, skills and behaviour are aligned with the Company’s objectives and project requirements;
• To establish the team structure, tools and processes that support delivery;
• To ensure that the client project requirements are understood and communicated to all the members of the team;
• Responsible for creating detailed plans for the project alongside the team’s planner. This includes defining the scope of work, setting project timelines, identifying resource requirements, and adhering to project milestones;
• Co-creation and team sign off of safe method of working and systems especially those arising from new developments to identify hazards and unsafe situations;
• Co-Production of written method statements and site safety rules and on the arrangements to bring these to the attention of the workforce;
• To approve or request the training required for their project team to meet company standards in full, including statutory, H&S and Environment requirements;
• To actively promote and trial innovation in our methodology, processes and products.
• To deliver the project within the authorised budget, optimising cost and quality parameters;
• To ensure production controls are in place for monitoring, reporting, benchmarking works and improving performance;
• To communicate company policies, Quality, H&S and Environmental, to all members of the project teams;
• To produce the Project Quality Plan and implement its arrangement;
• To produce the Construction Phase Plan and implement its arrangements;
• To co-produce the Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) and implement its arrangements. Also, assess the project environmental impacts and identify control measures;
• To record and HSE accident and incident as described in the Byrne SMS;
• To ensure Occupational Health assessments are completed for all members of the project team including operatives and ensure that they receive Occupational Health Surveillance in accordance with the results of their individual assessment;
• To provide regular feedback of production analysis to the Operations Director;
• To implement HR policies and practices;
• To create environment for exceptional team performance;
• To optimise resource utilisation and eliminate waste wherever possible;
• To ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Byrne Group SMS;
• To remain current and knowledgeable in the Byrne Group SMS and QMS.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction industry;
• Strong leadership and people management skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities as well as being able to motivate and inspire the team;
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety regulations with the ability to manage and mitigate risk;
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively with influence;
• Sound knowledge of construction regulations and best practices;
• Commercially astute;
• Proficiency in computer software applications and document control systems.

With an understanding of the commitment required to achieve growth within the business, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and ready to align personal goals to Byrne Bros so that we can achieve success together.

What we can offer

At Byrne Bros we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes private healthcare, pension, cycle to work scheme and an annual discretionary bonus.The opportunity to work for an established and growing company on some of the nation’s most exciting construction projects. In addition, you will have the opportunity to progress your career as well as your personal development.