At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in the utilities sector and ensure top-notch delivery.
- Company: Join Ipsum, a supportive company that values your career growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days annual leave, pension plans, and mental health support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations and relevant health and safety qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Haydock
Employment type: Full Time - Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities available
What’s in it for you…
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
- Life assurance cover
- Long service recognition
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role…
The Project Manager is responsible for providing strong leadership, Contract Management, Project Delivery, and strategic planning across a number of Key Projects within the Utilities Division, ensuring financial and operational targets are met or exceeded, maintaining consistent service levels across all the Projects / Contracts they are responsible for.
As a Project Manager you will…
- Day to day management of site staff, vehicles, equipment, and issues arising from sites in conjunction with Operations Supervisor.
- Monitor performance of site staff with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment.
- Ensure Company policies and improvement action plans are effectively implemented, monitored, and audited.
- Operate in line with Company policies and strategies and be proactive in promoting improvement locally.
- Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated, with remedies implemented.
- Monitor performance and safety requirements regularly and implement improvements.
- Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner.
- Work closely with planning team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored.
- Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate.
- Maintain and measure performance against agreed KPI’s and SLA’s.
- Client liaison including arranging progress meetings and client audits.
- Subcontractor procurement and monitoring.
- Establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.
About you…
You should have experience in an operational role, ideally within the utilities or drainage sector, and hold relevant health and safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely, SSSTS, and the NEBOSH National General Certificate, along with a full driving licence. You should also have proven experience in a customer-focused environment with performance management responsibility, and demonstrate strong communication and numerical skills.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info.
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