Project Manager
The role is a mix of site visits, office-based with flexibility for some home-working.
As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for the effective leadership, management, development, planning and delivery of COOMBES Vegetation and associated works.
As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Coordinating and leading project review meetings with key stakeholders, reporting delivery milestones, deliverables, resource, budget, risks and quality management, etc.
• Manage/coordinate direct labour and subcontractors to provide safe delivery of quality end-product with minimum risk to the environment
• Assist the preparation of PQQs, bids/tenders, including accurate pricing, cost control, etc. to ensure commercial success
• Lead operational aspects of projects to include: CPP’s (Construction Phase Plans), QMP’s (Quality Management Plans), EMP’s (Environmental Management Plans), & SWP’s (Safe Working Procedures)
• Act as Responsible Manager and CRE for projects
To be successful as our Project Manager, we would ideally like you to have the following skills/experience:
• Demonstrable/lived experience within the Rail Vegetation sector
• Proven experience managing and tracking contracts from tender through to completion
• Thorough understanding of and experience in CRE roles and SHEQ duties
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations
• Recognised site safety management course (SMSTS) or equivalent
• Success managing delivery teams
• Experience in contract and subcontract commercial management
• Significant knowledge of project management principles, methods and tools
• Excellent understanding and application of HSE practices
Due to the nature of this role and the travel involved, a full driving license is required.
What can you expect from us?
• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Annual bonus (based on company performance)
• Company pension scheme
• Training opportunities and support with personal/professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme – to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required
• Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7
• Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more
• Regular social events like our Summer Family Day & The COOMBESmas (Christmas) party
• Length of service awards to celebrate significant milestones
• Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising, etc.)
COOMBES UK are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor, with over 20 years’ experience and expertise in the Forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation, and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.
COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.
Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. We have a strong record of achievement and are committed to meeting the growing demands for safe and efficient delivery.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities, whilst ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect.
Even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have all the experience listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the ideal candidate for this role, or suitable for future vacancies. We are always keen to speak with talented individuals with an interest in joining us here at COOMBES and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Location: Petersfield, GU32 3PB,
Job Type: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year + company vehicle
You may also have experience in the following: Rail Project Manager, Vegetation Project Manager, Contracts Manager (Rail), Infrastructure Project Manager, Rail Operations Project Manager, Civils Project Manager, Environmental Project Manager (Rail), Rail Delivery Manager, Works Manager, Rail Construction Manager, Senior Project Engineer (Rail).
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