Project Manager

Preston Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this Project Manager role you lead civil engineering and infrastructure schemes from inception to handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to high quality. You will work with commercial, technical and site teams to coordinate highways, utilities and public realm works, while managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams. The position offers ownership of major projects within a growing contractor and values collaboration, safety and performance. This is a chance to shape delivery on high-profile North West infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

competitive salary
comprehensive benefits package
long-term career progression
exposure to high-profile projects
supportive management and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Managing civil engineering and infrastructure projects from award through to handover
Leading Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors
Overseeing highways, public realm, drainage, utilities and general infrastructure works
Managing project programmes, resources and site activities
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
Chairing progress meetings and coordinating project delivery teams
Monitoring project performance, costs, risk and programme compliance
Supporting commercial teams with variations, compensation events and change management
Reviewing and maintaining construction programmes and look-ahead plans
Managing procurement activities, resource allocation and subcontractor performance
Ensuring compliance with health and safety, quality and environmental standards
Coordinating design development and technical deliverables with internal and external stakeholders
Producing regular progress reports for senior management and clients
Identifying opportunities to improve project performance and operational efficiency

Key requirements

Proven experience delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects within the UK
Experience in a Project Manager position within a contractor environment
Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, public realm, utilities and infrastructure works
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and supply chains
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills
Excellent programme management and planning capability
Experience managing client and stakeholder relationships
Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
A commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety
HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
SMSTS and CSCS qualifications