Project Manager
15 days ago
Pontypridd
Project Manager Pontypridd and sites around South Wales Permanent salary + benefits package An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Pontypridd. The company delivers a range of civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects for local authority clients across South Wales, and is looking for a Project Manager who can take responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to successful completion. This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially aware Project Manager who enjoys being involved in the detail of project delivery, while also having the opportunity to contribute to pre-construction, planning, programming and client management. Responsibilities • Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of civils and groundworks projects from pre-construction through to completion., • Work closely with clients, local authorities, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered to the required standards., • Become involved in projects during the pre-construction and tender stages, supporting planning, methodology, buildability and resource requirements., • Develop, manage and update detailed project programmes, ensuring key milestones and delivery dates are achieved., • Monitor project progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing appropriate mitigation measures., • Prepare regular project reports, progress reports and client updates, ensuring management and stakeholders have clear visibility of project performance., • Manage project resources, site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials to ensure efficient delivery., • Provide leadership and support to Site Managers, Engineers and wider project teams., • Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team., • Identify and manage project risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented., • Attend and lead project meetings with clients and stakeholders., • Manage changes, variations and client instructions throughout the project lifecycle., • Review design information, specifications and construction methodologies, identifying potential issues before works commence. Key Requirements Essential • Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure., • Experience delivering projects for local authorities, public sector clients or similar organisations., • Strong understanding of civil engineering and groundworks construction., • Experience developing and managing construction programmes., • Strong report writing and project documentation skills., • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively with clients., • Commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs, variations and financial performance., • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills., • Ability to lead and motivate site-based teams., • Full UK driving licence. Desirable • HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline., • SMSTS or equivalent and CSCS qualification., • Experience working under NEC, JCT or local authority contracts., • Experience with highways, drainage, infrastructure or public realm projects., • Experience contributing to pre-construction, tenders and project methodologies., • Experience using planning/programming software. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to get in touch