Project Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established in 1980. We are a large privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist in the UK with experience in design, civil engineering and maintenance across sectors including Water, Transport, Built Environment and Energy. We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working on large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as standalone projects. Our direct delivery model is at the core of what we do, and we believe that people are our greatest asset.

The Project Manager role is to deliver multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, the required programme and the maximum commercial performance. The role involves working closely with the Estimating Department, engineers, and surveyors to ensure projects are completed safely while meeting customer requirements and expectations.

• Produce financial forecasts, monitor 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 production of accurate records of discussions and actions.
• Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes with Barhale staff.
• Coordinate 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 costs and challenge the status quo.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs.
• Assist with estimating new tenders.
• Chase potential new clients.

• Set the highest possible standards of leadership in promoting HS&E procedures and best practices, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations.
• Ensure all HSE-related documents are kept up to date.
• Produce monthly reports for the HSE team and allocate responsibilities and training as necessary.
• Ensure subcontractors follow Barhale’s procedures and processes.
• Ensure site waste management plans and site-specific environmental risk assessments are produced and maintained.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure regulatory compliance (HSG47, HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8 and others).
• Provide training and briefings to the team and lead cascade briefings and forums.

• Be responsible for managing and producing ITPs and ensuring sign-off by relevant parties.
• Ensure QA File is produced and maintained.
• Close out technical queries and ensure as-builts and O&M manuals are submitted to the client on completion.

• 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; NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Knowledge of the NEC contract, including 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.

• CEng MICE; Knowledge of the JCT form of contract.

We are committed to investing in people and creating a working environment where there is support throughout careers, security and a company that cares about you. From joining, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported. Competitive salary; Company Pension; Life Assurance; Private Medical; 25 days annual leave (plus 8 public holidays and loyalty days); 8 hours volunteering; Employee Assistance Programme; Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice; Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van; Leadership & management training and ongoing development; Continuous service awards.