Project Manager, 1 year contract

OverviewProject Manager, 1 year contract

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Ridge and Partners LLP

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction Project Manager to work within Defence with our long-term Client. Reporting to the Contract Lead, you will be fully site based, with day-to-day Client interface to oversee construction projects across the Estates. The role will involve multiple projects with a rolling portfolio value. This is a one-year contract which may be extended subject to the requirements of the project. You will work within a collaborative team to share knowledge, experience and process to meet the demands of the in-year spend.

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation and maintain a culture of zero accidents or incidents relating to occupational and personal safety, security, health issues, and environmental matters

Communicating to employees and contractors of the importance of meeting customer requirements including references to statutory and internal regulatory procedures

Monitor daily work activities and reporting progress and issues of concern to the Construction Manager

Monitor onsite interfaces to alleviate both health and safety risks as well as unnecessary financial costs and delays to the project

Review, comment and respond to contractor programmes

Process change management

Assist in raising any instructions to contractor

Attend daily and weekly safety meetings

Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player

Maintain an accurately detailed daily site diary of site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase

Input to Weekly Reports which include Site Safety Inspections, Quality Control, Test Inspection Plans, Defect Notices

Assist with leading and managing the project management team

Visible commitment to safety improvement programmes and follow up accidents and injuries

Establish lines of communication and reporting procedures with the client and within the design team

Assist with site surveys, site investigation, site evaluation etc

Chair progress, co-ordination and project meetings throughout the contract period

Prepare regular reports to Clients on all aspects of the project inspection, scheduling and acceptance of works required

Actively participate in the project hand over process and check that appropriate documental evidence is provided to the Construction Manager

Qualifications and Skills

Ideally chartered CIOB

Holding an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent

5-10+ years experience working with Principal Contractors

SMSTS, CSCS

Willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role

Must be able to articulate technical complexities and have very good communication skills

Able to chair meetings and direct the work to meet the programme

Able to engage within the project teams to influence project outcome across a number of interlinking projects

Needs an excellent understanding of HSAWA, CDM, risk assessments, safety systems, safety cases and Safe Systems of Work

The ability to lead a series of projects and client relationships, with limited support

Proficient in the use of MS Office

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

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