Project Manager

Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex

Location
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
Job type
Permanent
Posted

Job description

Project Manager – Highways / Civil Engineering

Location: Stansted, Essex
Project Value: £7m
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

I am currently working with an established civil engineering principal contractor who is looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to oversee a £7m highways scheme in Stansted, Essex.

My client has a strong reputation for delivering highways and infrastructure projects and is looking for someone with a solid background in highways construction who can take responsibility for the successful delivery of the scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities

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Take overall responsibility for the delivery of a £7m highways project.

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Manage the project programme, budgets, resources and subcontractors.

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Oversee site teams and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

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Liaise with the client, local authorities, designers and other stakeholders.

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Manage project progress, reporting and regular site meetings.

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Work closely with the commercial team to monitor costs, variations and project performance.

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Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety and quality standards.

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Identify and resolve potential issues to minimise delays and disruption.

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Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor activities.

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Project Manager within highways or civil engineering.

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Previous experience delivering highways schemes for a principal contractor.

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Strong understanding of highways construction, infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.

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Experience managing projects of a similar size and complexity.

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Good commercial awareness and experience working alongside quantity surveyors.

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Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

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SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.

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Full UK driving licence.

Experience working on National Highways or local authority highways schemes would be particularly beneficial.

What's on Offer

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Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Opportunity to manage a £7m highways scheme.

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Long-term opportunities with an established civil engineering contractor.

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Strong pipeline of future highways and infrastructure projects.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion

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