Our civil construction Water client are seeking a Project Manager based in the South to manage Southern Water projects on a permanent basis with hybrid working.

Our client is one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including Water, Transport, Built environment and Energy

The employ a direct delivery model and have circa 1200 employees across the UK working on a range of projects.

They are seeking a Project Manager is to deliver multiple ongoing projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, engineers, and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
Deliver projects from the design phase to completion including all handover documentation
Review progress, budget resources and planning
Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants
Develop and maintain construction programmes
Co-ordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client's requirements
Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
Maintain commercial tension to drive out costs and challenge the status quo
Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs
Assist with estimating new tenders
Chase potential new clients
Lead by example with HSE

Skills/experience/qualifications

Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
MEICA Capabilities
CSCS manager's card
SMSTS
NEBOSH Construction Certificate
Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
CEng MICE

Benefits

Salary circa 70-75k
Car allowance
45 hour working week
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards