Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Leeds

Overall Objective:

• Lead and manage construction projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring close collaboration with design consultants during the preconstruction phase.
• Deliver projects within established timescales, budgets, and to the highest standards.
• Motivate and guide teams to successfully deliver construction projects to completion.
• Working on projects refurbishing bridges and highways schemes would be beneficial. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and schedule workforce requirements for internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring sufficient resources during peak workloads and holidays.
• Monitor and manage project schedules to ensure timely progress and delivery.
• Submit key reports accurately and on time for client systems.
• Control and monitor preliminary costs, collaborating closely with the Commercial team to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Oversee and maintain quality standards for all project outputs.
• Ensure all worksites and teams comply with Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• Manage individual large projects or multiple smaller schemes simultaneously.
• Identify and address potential issues promptly to keep projects moving forward.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring clear and effective communication at all levels.
• Tailor services to meet specific client or customer needs using relevant information.
• Perform day-to-day line management responsibilities, including recruitment, induction, training, appraisals, absence management, and addressing grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate site reports.

Note: This list of duties is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may vary to reflect changing priorities or business needs without materially altering the role’s nature or level of responsibility.

General Responsibilities:

• Contribute to maintaining high standards of Health and Safety across all activities to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Actively participate in personal and professional development, appraisals, and identified training opportunities for yourself and others.
• Promote fairness and equality in the workplace, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Key Measurements:

• Compliance with Health & Safety audits.
• Successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in contracting and development.
• Strong financial awareness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience working in the public sector with excellent customer communication skills.
• Solid planning and organizational abilities.

Personal Skills:

• Encourages and supports team members.
• Stays focused and adaptable when managing competing priorities.
• Approaches challenging goals with enthusiasm.
• Adapts communication styles to meet the needs of colleagues and clients.
• Performs effectively under pressure.
• Provides support and guidance to others to help them excel in their roles.
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail.
• Seeks and uses customer feedback to improve service delivery.
• Builds strong rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Maintains professionalism and sets a positive example.
• Demonstrates active listening and customer-focused problem-solving.