Construction Project Manager

Job Title:            Construction / Project Manager (Minor Works Civils)
Location:           Worcester
Sector:                Minor Civils, Excavation, Ducting, Drainage, Telemetry, Infrastructure
Job Type:            Contract role (3-6 month initial contract)
Start:                    October-November 2024
Salary:                 £250 - £300 Per Day (Negotiable based on level/experience)

Our client, a specialist Civil Engineering Subcontractor within the Construction sector, is currently looking for a Construction / Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis, initially for a 3-month contract, with possible extension to 6+ months. Role will entail setting up work package plans for multiple small infrastructure projects, planning and allocating workload and managing minor civils works across the Severn Trent Water region.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing teams to ensure the prompt and safe delivery of projects, inclusive of managing procurement, planning, delivery, budgeting/cost management, HSQE and handover.

Daily duties will include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring delivery of projects in a safe & timely manner within health and safety, and to agreed cost & quality.
• Managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Managing internal labour workforce and external subcontractors, ensuring all parties are motivated and working to common goals.
• Performing the above tasks in accordance with client specification.
• Maintaining a strong working relationship with clients and the supply chain.
• Undertaking site visits to ensure project teams are completing work effectively, advising on best practices and construction methods, as required.
• Supporting with change and risk within the project life cycle.
• Ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.
• Ensuring all works are planned and carried out safely in accordance with our client’s safety regulations
• Coordinating, attending and chairing site meetings

Candidates will ideally have:

• Worked in a similar role before, as a Construction Manager or Project Manager, delivering minor civils works, inclusive of Excavation, Minor Civils, Excavation, Ducting, Drainage, Telemetry, Infrastructure etc.
• Previous experience of hands-on delivery, able to manage self-delivery works + subcontractor management.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Have relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, NVQ etc.
• Have good working knowledge of construction paperwork, processes and procedures.
• Be able to create and implement basic programmes of works, as well as creating price quotes, for new work.
• Be able to motivate and develop your team and colleagues, motivating internal labour & external subcontractors.
• Had strong knowledge of related HSQE.
• Have strong communication, organisation, negotiation and I.T skills.

For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Tim Smyth on 0121 200 5520.