Project Manager
Galldris Group
Location: Radlett Infrastructure and Highways Project, Hertfordshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our London team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering background with previous experience in Civils project delivery, in both pre-construction and construction stages. Strong experience in highways works with complex traffic management phases and management of utility diversion works is desirable.
The Project Manager will be accountable for every aspect of a project, including the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure within agreed timeframes and budgets, and in accordance with Galldris Management system and contract, client, and stakeholder requirements.
Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:
Contribute to the achievement of Galldris' safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices and occurrences
Strong, visible, proactive leadership with regard to health, safety, environment, and quality standards
Establish and implement site systems and controls consistent with Galldris company standards and contract requirements
Oversee and ensure that the project contract documents are understood and that the contract is being administered correctly
Organisation of resources for the overall control and execution of the works, including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works
Understand the programme and ensure good programme management:
Short-term planning and communication of the programme with the team
Correct administration and approval of contract programme and narrative (i, Cl31, Cl32, CE programmes)
Ensure that contract/key dates, resource requirements, production rates, milestones, and targets are established, monitored, and controlled
Ensure the programme is adequately resourced with staff, operatives, and the supply chain
Oversee and ensure that both cost and value are managed correctly and reported
Update resource planning and contingencies every month
Track and recover change and add value where required
Ensure that the project team complies with all relevant safe systems of work
Provide resources and provide active management for any third-party liaison and management of interfaces
Secure materials and plant necessary to meet specifications and planned programme of work
Support and endorse the Galldris Behavioural Safety programme and the use of hazard observation reporting (or Customer lead initiatives where required)
Ensure that the Galldris project team is correctly managing quality in accordance with the Quality Management Plan, including ITPs, Check Sheets/WIS, and NCRs
Ensure non-conformance reports are produced, investigated, and closed out in a timely manner, with an understanding of costs
Provide Defect-free handover
Set up and ensure document control procedures and electronic platforms are in place and adhered to correctly
Development of project controls for internal and external reporting
Adherence to any internal/external KPI reporting
Management/coordination of designers and consultants (when the project has design responsibilities):
Input in designer/consultant contracts
Input into the designer deliverables and timely delivery of the design programme
Support the design management function and adhere to the design management procedures
Contributing to the value engineering and buildability of the project
Support and develop the Galldris Project staff
Actively manage risks and opportunities
Prepare Monthly Project Progress Reports and lead presentations to the customer
Prepare and present the Monthly Project Reviews and CVRs to Galldris Senior Management Team
Support work-winning team and bid managers with opportunities and pipeline
Ensure customer and supply chain feedback surveys are completed, and improvements are addressed
Lead by example
Demonstrate behaviours that create a positive leadership shadow to the Galldris project team whilst providing professional credibility and integrity with our customers
Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
Comply with Company policies & procedures
Experience/Knowledge:
A successful track record of operational delivery of civils and highways projects
Strong knowledge of construction techniques and temporary works
Good knowledge and experience of NEC forms of contract
Experience with highways works
Detailed knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM Regulations and Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental systems
Skills:
IT literate
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work on own initiative
Meticulous, organised, proactive with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels
Qualifications:
Relevant formal qualification is desirable: HNC, HND, Degree
SMSTS and Managers CSCS (NVQ Level 7)
Appointed Persons desirable but not crucial
Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.
Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris.
Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.
Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.