Project Manager

Location: Bristol initially, with potential travel to sites across Scotland and other UK locations

Employment Type: Full-Time or Contractor

About the Role

Delstron Systems is looking for an experienced and organised On-Site Project Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of our site-based projects.

The initial role will be based primarily on a project in Leeds, with the potential for future projects across Scotland and other locations throughout the UK.

The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact between Delstron, our clients, subcontractors and site teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.

This is a hands-on site management role and will suit someone who is confident dealing directly with clients, managing site teams and keeping track of the commercial and practical requirements of a project.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Project Management

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the management and coordination of Delstron’s site activities.
• Coordinate Delstron operatives, subcontractors and other site personnel.
• Plan and organise site activities to ensure works are completed in accordance with the project programme.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues at an early stage.
• Liaise with the Delstron office and Project Engineers to ensure site requirements are communicated effectively.
• Ensure labour and resources are appropriately planned and utilised.
• Coordinate deliveries, equipment, materials and site requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for the client and their site representatives.
• Attend regular client/project meetings and provide updates on progress.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and other contractors.
• Discuss and resolve day-to-day site issues with the client where appropriate.
• Identify potential additional works and ensure these are communicated back to the Delstron office for review and quotation.
• Maintain clear records of client instructions and changes to the agreed scope of works.

Health & Safety

• Attend and participate in client and site Health & Safety meetings.
• Ensure Delstron personnel are working in accordance with RAMS, site rules and company procedures.
• Coordinate site inductions, permits and other site requirements as necessary.
• Monitor working practices and raise any Health & Safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and records are maintained throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Delstron office regarding any incidents, near misses or site safety concerns.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Monitor project costs and expenditure against the agreed project budget.
• Maintain regular project cost tracking, including labour, materials, equipment and subcontract costs.
• Monitor labour hours and productivity against project allowances.
• Identify potential cost overruns at an early stage and report them to the Project Manager/management team.
• Record variations and additional works undertaken on site.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of variation claims where required.
• Review timesheets and site records to ensure accurate project cost information is maintained.

Materials, Equipment & Consumable

• Identify and order materials and consumables required by the site team.
• Ensure materials are available when required to prevent unnecessary delays.
• Coordinate deliveries to site and ensure materials are received and stored appropriately.
• Monitor stock levels of commonly used site consumables.
• Arrange hire of plant, access equipment, tools and other equipment where required.
• Ensure hired equipment is returned or off-hired when no longer required to control project costs.

Site Team Support

• Provide the site team with the information, materials and resources required to carry out their work effectively.
• Act as a point of contact for site operatives regarding day-to-day project requirements.
• Coordinate workloads and priorities with supervisors and site personnel.
• Assist with resolving technical or practical issues, escalating to the relevant Project Engineer where necessary.
• Maintain good communication between site and the Delstron office.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily/weekly site records.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Delstron office.
• Record labour, materials, plant and other project expenditure.
• Maintain records of deliveries, variations, site instructions and additional works.
• Assist with project handover and close-out documentation.
• Ensure outstanding works and snagging items are identified and followed through to completion.

Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in site/project management, preferably within an engineering, mechanical, process or industrial environment.
• Experience managing or coordinating site-based teams.
• Experience working directly with clients and other contractors.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within an industrial/site environment.
• Experience attending site meetings and H&S meetings.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project cost control.
• Experience ordering materials, consumables, plant and equipment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Ability to work independently and make practical decisions on site.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience within process engineering, mechanical installation, pipework, stainless steel fabrication or the food, beverage, dairy, brewery or pharmaceutical sectors would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised and methodical.
• Confident when dealing with clients and contractors.
• Practical and solutions-focused.
• Commercially aware.
• Able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility.
• Proactive in identifying problems before they become issues.
• Able to work as part of a wider project and engineering team.

Travel

The initial project will be based in Leeds, however, the successful candidate should be prepared to travel to other UK sites as required, including potential projects in Scotland.

Overnight stays may therefore be required depending on project location and programme requirements.

What We Offer

• A varied and responsible role within an established engineering company.
• The opportunity to take ownership of site-based projects.
• Working alongside experienced engineering and project teams.
• Opportunities to work on a range of industrial and process engineering projects.
• Potential for progression and increased responsibility as the company continues to grow.
• Company support for relevant training and development.