Project Manager
Warwickshire
GB
CV9 2HY
About us
VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete slipforming, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager or an ambitious Senior Site Agent looking to take the next step in their career with PJD, part of the VolkerLaser. You'll initially join a specialist HS2 slipforming tunnel project in Birmingham for approximately six months before progressing onto major infrastructure projects across the UK, with potential opportunities in Europe. We're looking for a motivated leader with experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to safety, quality and programme delivery.
The role is site-based and operates on a rotating shift pattern of 12-hour days, working Monday to Saturday one week and Monday to Friday the next. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist business offering long-term career development on some of the industry's most challenging and high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall accountability for safe, compliant and successful project delivery
- Set project strategy, plans, programmes and delivery standards
- Own programme, cost, quality and HSE performance
- Set delivery strategy and manage risks, change and recovery
- Lead site teams and supply chain to right-first-time delivery
- Control budgets, resources and commercial outcomes
- Manage client, stakeholder and internal reporting
- Ensure technical, design and temporary works compliance
- Drive company values, team development and positive culture
About you
- Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND)
- Experience within concrete and steel repair
- Some exposure on blasting and painting contracts
- Proven technical and project management abilities
- Strong organisational and management skills
- Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
- Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
- Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
- Flexibility to travel and work nationwide is essential.
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. Our range of benefits includes:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
Additional information
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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