Senior Project Manager

A brief description about the company and company benefits

We are a leading utilities infrastructure contractor specialising in district heating, energy and water networks. Delivering projects across London and the UK, we combine civil engineering and mechanical expertise to provide complex infrastructure solutions for major public and private sector clients.

Due to continued growth and a strong secured order book, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a flagship £16m infrastructure project in North London, providing a unique opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in its future success.

This role offers a clear pathway into Contracts Management and Operations leadership as the business continues to expand. We are looking for an individual who wants to grow with the company and play a key role in delivering our future projects.

About the job: Roles and duties.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take full operational, commercial and contractual responsibility for the successful delivery of a major £16m utilities infrastructure project. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team through all phases of delivery from construction through commissioning and handover and will be responsible for the following duties.

· Lead a multidisciplinary delivery team including Site Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and specialist subcontractors.

· Client account management.

· Report to the Contracts Manager / Commercial Director any risks, opportunities, and any mitigation strategies required to maintain the project completion date.

· Develop, update, and implement the Project Execution Plan, the Construction Phase Plan and the Health and Safety Plan to include all stakeholder requirements and interfaces.

· Take full ownership of the construction programme, ensuring progress is monitored, delays are mitigated and recovery plans implemented where required.

· By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of HS&E procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations.

· Appreciate the responsibilities of personnel under their authority and ensure that each employee knows his/her responsibility and are equipped to play their part. Organise training as necessary.

· Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for project team, check understanding and provide training as necessary.

· Ensure that the project and the project team comply fully with CDM legislation.

· Oversee on a day-to-day basis the team to ensure that production targets are achieved, and the highest quality is maintained.

· Oversee quality assurance, commissioning, project completion and handover documentation.

· Chair regular site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions.

· Build and maintain relationships with the client representatives, stakeholders, statutory authorities and supply chain partners.

· If required, assist in developing engineering solutions and design in order that a buildable cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the Client’s requirements.

· Ownership of Project P&L & management of project margin.

· Produce financial forecast in collaboration with the commercial team, monitoring and controlling project costs and cost reporting, and help produce monthly reports to Commercial Director on project performance.

· In collaboration with the Project QS ensure that contractual issues are administered properly and in line with the Contract.

Requirements: Experience and/or education requirements.

· Minimum 10 years' experience delivering major civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects in a senior management capacity as Principal Contractor.

· Strong technical, commercial and contractual management capability.

· Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent construction, civil engineering or project management qualification.

· Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor.

· Good working knowledge of CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management.

· CSCS manager’s card & SMSTS

· Demonstrable track record of successfully leading major infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to completion.

· Problem solving and analytical thinking

Package

Competitive rates offered plus benefits

Work Location: In person