Project manager

Are you a Project Manager or a Senior Project Manager? Are you looking for a new opportunity in the with a well known, reputable contractor? If so, we have a role that could very well be of interest to you!


We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to be based in the Sizewell area, working with this well known contractor on a major civils scheme. This contractor deals with all aspects of civil engineering – highways, water, bridges, infrastructure, environmental, frameworks and special works. The initial project you would be working on would be highways bias and therefore, we are looking for Project Managers who have a highways background.


You will be responsible for:


* Being heavily involved in the pre-construction stage of projects
* Fully understanding design
* Supervising all subcontract and direct labour and technical staff
* Planning, scheduling, procuring and delivering the project effectively, often to a tight schedule
* Managing all health and safety
* Liaising with the client team and consultants
* Identify what the client wants to achieve
* Agree timescales, costs and resources needed, with the client
* Drawing up a detailed plan of how to achieve each stage of the project, as well as an overall plan
* Ensure a project team is in place and manage that team throughout the progress of the whole project
* Ensure that each stage of the project is progressing on time and on budget and identify any issues that may prevent this from happening
* Responsible for reporting regularly on the progress of the project to the client and/or to the senior managers
* Working to the contract (NEC)


Requirements:

* Degree / HND in Civil Engineering
* Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
* Attention to detail
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* A good understanding of budget control
* The ability to lead a team and work well with others
* Good IT skills
* NEC Contract experience


Benefits:

* Salary £70,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience) + package (including weighting allowance for living costs)