Required Skills
Project Management
NEC
JCT
CDM
Primavera P6
SMSTS
NEBOSH
Heavy Civils
MEICA Installation
pipelines
Earthworks
Drainage
Shaft Sinking
Clean Water
Wastewater
Job Summary
Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Walsall.
Experience
- Experience in managing projects within Civil, Water/Rail/Process Environments and MEICA Installation.
- 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.
- 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
- Temporary Works Coordinator
- 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
Job Responsibilities
- 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 the 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 target costs.
- Assist with estimating new tenders.
- Chase potential new clients.
- 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.
- 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.
- Be responsible for managing and producing ITPs and ensuring they are signed off by relevant parties.
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