Project Manager

Quick Staff UK is recruiting an experienced Project Manager for an established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the UK power and utilities sector, specialising in groundworks, demolition and concrete foundations.
Essential Requirements: Applicants must hold a minimum HNC/HND (or higher) in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred) and have proven experience within the construction and/or demolition industry. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
Ideally based north of Birmingham or around Stafford, with hybrid working and UK-wide site travel, you'll manage individual projects from planning through to completion, overseeing site activities, subcontractors, costs, programmes and client relationships. Reporting directly to the Operations Delivery Manager, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of allocated projects from planning through to completion
• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes and schedules
• Coordinating with client project teams throughout delivery
• Planning upcoming site works and ensuring requirements are identified in advance
• Monitoring project costs and working closely with the commercial team
• Maintaining accurate project and site records
• Preparing and coordinating technical submissions to clients
• Preparing and amending risk assessments and method statements
• Reviewing drawings, subcontractor documentation and technical information
• Coordinating subcontractors and site-based activities
• Attending client design reviews and progress meetings
• Providing regular programme updates to clients and senior management
• Ensuring procurement schedules are issued to site teams at the appropriate time
• Checking that installation works meet design requirements and relevant industry standards
• Processing Technical Queries (TQs) and NCRs
• Issuing Early Warnings and Compensation Events in accordance with NEC4
• Ensuring pre-start safety meetings are planned and attended where required
• Monitoring weekly site reports and identifying actions arising from them
• Ensuring project H&S files and completion documentation are collated and issued to the client
• Managing project records through to final handover

Key Requirements:

> Degree, HND or HNC in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering – Civil Engineering preferred
> Experience within the construction or demolition industry
> Competence using AutoCAD 2D
> Good working knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality procedures
> Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
> Ability to travel to operational sites throughout the UK
> Full UK driving licence
Previous experience working on high-voltage electricity transmission or substation projects would be particularly advantageous.
Experience of temporary works/BS 5975, subcontractor appointments, formal H&S training, NG Person/Competent Person status or CSCS Managers accreditation would also be beneficial.
Salary & Benefits:
£67,000 per annum
Company car or van
Private healthcare
Company pension
33 days' annual leave
Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days' holiday
Company credit card
PPE provided
Training for the role and ongoing development
Store discount scheme
Hybrid working
Quick Staff UK acts as a national recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for this application. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. Due to high volumes, we only contact shortlisted candidates; if you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful this time. Thank you for your time and interest

Benefits

Car/Van, healthcare, pension etc