Details:
- Salary: £75,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Richmond upon Thames Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Project Manager - MEICA - Civil Engineering
Covering multiple sectors in the civil engineering industry, our client is a highly respected and leading Tier 1 contractor. Whilst there is UK and international presence their busiest region is London and the Southeast. Having secured a number of major frameworks and highly specialist standalone projects there is now a need to increase their project management team. They focus is to expanded on their MEICA delivery capability. Although they have an established MEICA team the new project awards have created a need for the business to invest in this side of the business to expand their current team at the key leadership level.
Position – Project Manager (MEICA)
Location – London
Package - Negotiable
Overview
* Take ownership of projects from initial mobilisation through to practical completion and handover.
* Establish clear delivery plans and ensure construction activities are properly planned and coordinated.
* Manage project programmes, short-term planning and sequencing of works.
* Monitor progress and take proactive action where programme or delivery issues arise.
* Coordinate the activities of site teams, subcontractors, consultants and specialist contractors.
* Manage the procurement and appointment of subcontractors and monitor their performance throughout the works.
* Work closely with design teams to ensure information, approvals and technical requirements are in place ahead of construction.
* Maintain effective communication with clients and other stakeholders throughout the project.
* Manage interfaces between construction activities and the ongoing operation of the port.
* Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures and all relevant health, safety and environmental standards.
* Maintain appropriate quality control, inspection and project documentation.
* Monitor commercial performance and work alongside the commercial team to manage costs, risks and contractual matters.
* Identify potential project issues at an early stage and implement appropriate mitigation.
* Lead the project through testing, completion and final handover.
* Provide regular updates on progress, programme, risks and key project issues.
Requirements
* A proven track record working as a Project Manager within civil engineering or construction.
* Experience managing projects in a challenging operational environment.
* A strong understanding of construction planning, programme management and project delivery.
* Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
* Good knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation
* Commercially aware, with experience working alongside commercial and quantity surveying teams.
* Confident dealing with clients, consultants, subcontractors and operational stakeholders.
* Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-moving environment.
* A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline, such as a degree, HNC or HND or equivalent would be advantageous.
* Equivalent practical experience will also be considered