Civil Project Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Civil Project Manager are outlined as follows:

• Ensure HSE & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
• Lead the construction team in all aspects of the Civil Engineering and Building scope of works.
• Liaise closely and support other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical and process engineering.
• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up to date.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites as well as conducting and leading toolbox talks and white-board meetings.
• Ensure best practice project management techniques are used such as Lean Construction and Last Planner.
• Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities. Mitigate/reduce risk where possible and manage opportunities.
• Report on the monthly performance of your project to the framework manager including performance against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
• Manage cashflow on projects and work with the Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on-time to the client.
• Provide an active involvement in resource management and recruitment within your team as a hiring manager, oversight and guidance from time to time on tendering opportunities for new upcoming projects.
• Respond to and address any client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide any feedback on how to improve our client satisfaction.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Civil Project Manager are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013. Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable.
• Experienced in civil engineering works such as bulk earthworks, cast in-situ concrete works, precast installations, building works, pipelaying and site finishes is preferable.
• Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project. Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project.
• Full Driving License.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday (39 hour working week).
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.