Project Manager

Project Manager- Permanent prodominatly working on water infrastructure and civil engineering schemes.

The Role:
The Project Manager is to deliver multiple ongoing projects to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:
General management
Produce financial forecast, monitoring and controlling project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
Deliver projects from the design phase to completion, including all handover documentation
Review progress, budget resources and planning
Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants
Develop and maintain construction programmes with Barhale staff
Coordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable, cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client's requirements
Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside the target costs
Assist with estimating new tenders
Chase potential new clients

Health, safety and environmental
For example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations
Ensure all HSE-related documents are kept up to date
Produce monthly reports for the HSE team
Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary
Ensure that all subcontractors take appropriate steps to follow procedures and processes
Ensure that site waste management plans and site-specific environmental risk assessments are produced and maintained
Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HSG47, HAUC, NRSWA and Chapter 8 and other required regulatory standards
Provide training and briefings to the team, in particular to lead cascade briefings, TBT's, 3 Pillar Forums and general briefings
Quality

Be responsible for managing and producing ITPs and ensuring they are signed off by relevant parties
Ensure that the QA File is produced and maintained
Close out any technical queries
Ensure that as-built and O&M manuals are submitted to the client on completion
Key measures & targets:

Barhales monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met
Contract timescales are met
Adherence to Business Unit Objectives
Ensure 3 Pillar KPI measures are met
Key relationships:

Customers and stakeholders
Subcontractors and suppliers
Site team members and support departments
Current and potential clients
Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments and MEICA Installation. The candidate is also likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
CSCS manager's card
SMSTS
NEBOSH Construction Certificate
Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Experience of a direct labour organisation
Desirable

CEng MICE
Knowledge of the JCT form of contract
Caring and investing in you

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial well-being
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards

Employment type- Permanent

Hours of work- Full Time
Hours of work- 45 hrs / week
Tickets/training/certs required-
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essential
CSCS Black Card - essential
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent - essential
TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) - essential
NRSWA Supervisor - preferred
Valid UK driving licence
Specific experience required

Heavy civils experience is essential (e.g. deep drainage, shaft sinking, pipelines, complex earthworks)
Experience within the water sector (clean/waste) is strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage both direct labour and subcontractors
Strong track record in client-facing roles
Excellent planning and programming capability
Sound commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contracts