Project Manager: UK Construction

Job Title: Project Manager
Division: UK Construction / Construction North
Reporting to: Senior Project Manager / Project Director
 

The opportunity
 
We are looking for several Project Managers to lead on projects between circa £5 - £50 m in the Midlands and Scotland area. Ideally you will have major projects experience or experience working on sectors such as leisure, schools, commercial and prisons.
 
Key accountabilities
To take full project responsibility for the delivery of projects, reporting to the Regional Construction Director/Divisional Director/Project Director/Senior PM as required
Take full ownership of the contract programme including design, procurement, construction, and handover to ensure delivery on time
In conjunction with the appropriate Director ensure the client is kept fully appraised of progress
Ensure full compliance with the quality management system and that the highest quality is achieved, including delivery of the Absolute Completion process
Produce reports for the monthly project review meetings. Review to include commercial performance, safety, planning, programming, and sequencing of works.
Ensure the highest standard of external project reporting, precisely detailing and advising on project progress, key issues, completion date, cost and health & safety.
Ensure robust risk management is adopted, identification of potential risks and issues in accordance with the CMS
Implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure quality, timely and cost-effective delivery
Proactive technical support to project teams to enable their understanding in anticipating and resolving issues and risks
Ensure projects are completed to the highest quality and on or ahead of programme, that the appropriate documentation is available at completion and that the customer’s project objectives have been satisfied
Ensure full compliance with current management systems and procedures
Be aware of the requirements of the Considerate Constructors scheme and ensure standards are maintained to achieve the stated regional KPI
With line manager support ensure the project is properly resourced in terms of delivery and safety.
Manage project construction teams in line with the values and culture.
Provide effective feedback to project teams and individuals
 
Skills & experience
Experience of delivering several large construction projects
Experience in all forms of contract
Relationships with clients/consultants and suppliers which will raise the profile of the business and lead to new opportunities.
Evidence of strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
Ability to multi-task
Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead
Attitude: characterised by enthusiasm, commitment to personal and divisional success
Commercial awareness: understanding and ability to make profit whilst retaining relationships and company values
Quality driven; demonstrates attitude and experience of delivery projects based on quality, attention to detail and client satisfaction.
 
Qualifications
Relevant trade / technical / degree qualified
MCIOB (preferred)