Project Manager

Salary: £84,000 – £96,000 per year

Our client is a large construction company heavily engaged in world class projects from design through to full build. Infrastructure contracts include Rail, Highways, Water, Power and Aviation. Due to a number of recent large contracts won our client is now looking for a Project Manager to join the team.

The primary role of the Project Manager is the overall responsibility for the successful planning and execution of a major new facility from commencement to completion. You will ultimately be responsible for delivery to the client within the time scales and budget with the aid of all required departments.

DUTIES

* Direct management of a complex package of build requirements including significant earthworks in a riverfront environment.

* Technical ability to manage a team and sub-contractor teams to achieve the project objectives

* Ability to work as part of a larger team responsible for delivering the full contract

* Weekly/Monthly reporting to Senior Project Manager and attendance/participation at regular Management meetings

* Evaluation of progress and weekly client reporting for all activities.

* Attendance at and participation in regular client progress meetings

* Liaison with and matrix management of, internal and external bodies to ensure timely delivery.

* Ensure processes and procedures are documented and adhered to in accordance with quality assurance best practice.

* Ensure the completion of all technical documentation to the requirements of the contract

PERSONAL SKILLS

* Leadership – Able to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction; to exhibit judgement in leading others to worthwhile objectives.

* Organisation and Planning – Able to organise or schedule people to tasks; to develop realistic action plans while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability.

* Team Building – Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

* Decisiveness – Able to make decisions on available information and take action; make commitments and not change decisions when challenged; deal with emergencies as necessary.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

* Personnel Management

* Client relationship management

* Analytical skills

* Negotiation Skills

* Management of external technical teams

* Health & Safety Management

* Commercial awareness – Costing, delivery and benchmarking

* Project Management – able to balance competing demands within time/cost constraints

* Previous experience of working on riverfront development contracts will be a significant advantage