Project Manager
Stafford based with UK wide travel
65k-85k + 6k car allowance + 10% bonus
Job Responsibilities:
Project Management: Oversee full project lifecycle from award to completion, ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery aligned with business procedures and customer expectations.
Health, Safety & Environment (SHE): Lead and monitor SHE compliance on-site, chair coordination meetings, conduct site safety walks, investigate incidents/accidents, and ensure adherence to CDM regulations.
Programme Management: Monitor and update project programmes, identify risks or resource shortfalls, and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize disruption and maintain schedules.
Site Records & Reporting: Maintain a detailed project diary, submit weekly reports, document delays, deliveries, site conditions, and contractor performance.
Meetings & Coordination: Chair weekly progress and SHE meetings, plan 1-3 weeks ahead, identify risks, and resolve interface issues across teams and stakeholders.
Quality Assurance: Implement QA procedures, inspect works, record non-conformances, review design suitability, and verify material and equipment compliance.
Contract & Financial Management: Manage contracts, raise and receive site instructions, track associated costs, and support claims for extra work or time extensions.
Document Control: Maintain up-to-date drawing/document registers, verify as-built documentation, and review O&M manuals for adequacy.
Workforce Oversight: Ensure timekeeping and accurate recording of timesheets and expenses; provide leadership and ensure team compliance with company policies.
Customer Liaison & Improvement: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to future contract prospects.
Essential Skills:
Strong leadership and site management experience
In-depth understanding of CDM regulations and SHE legislation
Proficient in project planning and programme tracking
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Sound understanding of quality control processes
Contract and commercial awareness
Document and drawing management expertise
Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades
Detail-oriented with robust reporting and record-keeping ability
Familiarity with utility/construction project environments (e.g., National Grid)