Our tier 1 Water contractor is seeking a Project Manager to support Severn Trent Water projects in the Midlands based out of Walsall offices on a permanent basis. Our client support civil engineering/infrastructure projects across Water, Transport, Buit Environment and Energy - including tunnelling, MEICA, Design and fabrication. The Project Manager role 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 with Barhale staff 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 By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practices, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations Ensure all HSE-related documents are kept up to date Provide training and briefings to the team, to lead cascade briefings, TBTs, 3 Pillar Forums and general briefings Be responsible for managing and producing ITPs and ensure they are signed off by relevant parties Ensure as-builts and O&M manuals are submitted to the client on completion 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 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 CEng MICE Knowledge of the JCT form of contract Benefits £65-75k salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days of 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 Continuous service awards