Project Manager

Salary: £72,000 per year

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in the management and successful delivery of contracts in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) sector.

Our client are specialists in HDD, and offer an unrivalled team of in-house designers, project managers, geologists, engineers, drilling experts and equipment specialists, capable of executing the largest and most complex projects. Additionally, our client offers advanced expertise of soil mechanics, materials, and engineering, and thus select the correct drilling method and apply this successfully in a broad range of ground conditions, with access to a diverse range of their own rigs up to 450-tonnes.

Bringing together project management and drilling technology our client offers the full suite of specialist services, including feasibility studies, design, engineering, procurement, project management and full geotechnical support. Other bolt on offerings include topographical surveys of all drilling locations, ground investigations, calculations of duct suitability, drilling fluid pressure calculations and temporary works designs.

Due to the recent award of several long running, complex projects, and to strengthen the management team to assist in continued growth, our client now wishes to appoint an experienced Project Manager. The main purpose of this position is to liaise with and support the UK Operations Manager to coordinate the safe management and successful delivery of project works, whilst controlling site activities and ensuring HSEQ, programme and budget requirements are achieved.

You will lead and drive works to progress in accordance with the contract programme, to the best commercial advantage and without prejudice to the health and safety of employees, sub-contractors and the public, whilst also taking into full account all environmental considerations.

The Role

* Manage the coordination of project works, to ensure communication between all stakeholders, including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental teams and clients, is successfully accomplished

* Build, develop and manage teams to deliver all aspects of project requirements

* Identify training requirements and review the performance of the workforce, and ensure delivery of required briefings

* Provide, monitor and control resources, labour plant and materials to meet programme

* Manage sub-contractors and directly employed workforces

* Ensure high standard of quality to meet project and client specification requirements

* Assist engineering teams with work plans and outputs for production of method statements and programmes

* Ensure accurate, legible and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close, with delivery tickets and plant returns issued to the engineering and commercial teams

* Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place

* Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management audits

* Maintain full and accurate daily site reports, including any changes or variations, subcontractor attendance, and records of work related discussions with the client, designers, RE or the project team

The Person

* Relevant qualifications and vocational training, and a proven track record of successful project delivery at a comparable level of seniority within a similar sector (utilities, pipelines, cable routes, HDD or trenchless technology etc)

* Understanding of construction management related principles and processes

* Comprehensive knowledge and experience covering a wide range of project techniques and best practices, including CDM regulations

* Relevant CSCS and accompanying competencies

* Training in or experience of HSEQ management

* Basic computer competence (MS Office, Word, Excel etc)

An attractive salary and package are on offer, along with longevity, security and continuation of work for the successful candidate, given the company’s significant forward order workload, and their continued commitment to sustainable and profitable growth.