We are currently recruiting for a Civils Project Manager for one of our clients operating in the Swindon areas.
Our client are a family-owned heavy civils contractor, primarily working in the waterways, environmental, water infrastructure, and district heating sectors.The ideal candidate will be a Project Manager, or experienced Site Manager looking to take the next step. Candidates must have strong experience in the self-delivery of civil engineering schemes.
Reporting to the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for several sites and be part of a delivery team that includes the Works Manager, Quantity Surveyors, and procurement department. You will be expected to manage your own time to make provision for regular site visits, and attending meetings as required. The company has a flexible approach to off-site working, which can be carried out either at one of their offices, or at home if you prefer.
Your core duties will include:
* Pre-construction activities such as early contractor involvement, tender programmes, and value engineering for build only, and design and build packages.
* Responsibility for the programme, cost, and value of your live projects.
* Liaising with the client to ensure projects run smoothly, and relationships are maintained..
* Updating the construction Programme to show progress and to demonstrate change.
* Monitoring and managing the health and safety compliance of the project.
* Preparing the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and monitoring its completion.
* Managing and supporting the Site Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors on your projects.
* Co-ordinating the temporary works, and planning safety critical activities, e.g. crane lifts, floating plant, piling, pressure testing.
Your skills experience and qualifications will include:
* Design and build experience
- Good IT skills.
* Excellent time management skills.
* The ability to work as part of a team.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in the management of civil engineering.
* CITB SMSTS or NEBOSH equivalent.
* CSCS card.
The following attributes would be advantageous:
* HND, Degree or similar in Construction or Civil Engineering.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
* CITB Temporary Works Co-ordinator.
* Experience of interesting or unusual temporary works and access solution.
* Environmental awareness training.
If you believe that you are a good fit for this role, please hit apply or give me a call on 07501117739 to discuss more.
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