Project Manager in Bicester

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects. We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level. We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our regional Construction business as part of our DEOP team. DEOP (Defence Estate Optimisation Programme) is a multi billion government major programme of works to rationalise the Defence Estate across the UK. Lendlease have been awarded five DEOP projects all based in the West Midlands region. The project sites are located in Bicester, Gloucester, Stafford, Leicestershire and Cirencester.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Provide support and leadership in the creation of skills, well-being to contribute to a supportive team working environment.
• Manage the project delivery within a timely manner ensure the maximum outcomes for the client and Lendlease.
• Ensure quality is at a consistently high level and pro-actively identify quality issues.
• Review all costs and controls.
• Accountable for the implementation and compliance with all Lendlease safety requirements across staff, contractors and work practices ensuring appropriate records are maintained and required reports are available.
• Recognise and reward safe behaviours and practices.
• Review the EHS plans and regularly review lessons learnt.
• Review the project sustainability objectives and targets ensuring compliance with Lendlease standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Review and update Project Execution Plans.
• Ensure project reporting is undertaken internally and externally in line with programme and company requirements.
• Chair and participate in project meetings as required both internally and externally.
• Build and maintain external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors/subcontracts) to increase networks and support personal development.

Experience & background:

• CSCS card holder.
• Expert knowledge of construction industry.
• Strategic thinking and visionary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence.
• Understanding of programme duration and sequencing of works of relevant aspects of construction.
• Experienced with and capable of being part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and lead the construction delivery team and construction workforce.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible in recognising where working methods require adapting and changing to suit a change in project needs or new challenges.
• Demonstrate an ability to ensure delivery of work packages and in places betterment of commercial target.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

We will provide:

• Car allowance.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical health benefit.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.
• Industry leading parental leave.

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