At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting construction projects and ensure they are delivered safely and on time.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Tailored benefits, flexible hours, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community by managing significant school projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and relevant construction qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Project Manager to join our team based in Coatbridge.
Location: Coatbridge, South Lanarkshire
Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
As Project Manager, you'll oversee two extensions to existing primary schools in South Lanarkshire, with a total construction value of circa £18M. You'll provide project leadership, ensuring safe and timely delivery through effective management of people, resources, and relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a significant project while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
What will you be responsible for?
- Leading and overseeing the successful delivery of construction projects, achieving operational and commercial goals on time and on budget.
- Managing and monitoring subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with programme demands and tracking adherence against programme and commercial targets.
- Taking overall responsibility for implementing Kier's health, safety and environmental policies, ensuring all team members and subcontractors comply.
- Acting as the client point of contact, developing excellent working relationships with representatives from various external bodies.
- Mentoring and line managing site teams, sharing knowledge and experience to support their development.
What are we looking for?
- You have demonstrable experience leading delivery on high-value projects within the main contracting environment.
- You can manage projects throughout all phases, from tender input and pre-construction to practical completion.
- You possess strong communication skills and the ability to produce high-level reports for leadership.
- You have a relevant construction qualification (HND/Degree level or equivalent), SMSTS, CSCS Card, and Full driving licence.
- You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and quality.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis). We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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