Overview
Project Manager, 1 year contract role at Ridge and Partners LLP
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction Project Manager to work within Defence with our long-term Client. Reporting to the Contract Lead, you will be fully site based, with day-to-day Client interface to oversee construction projects across the Estates. The role will involve multiple projects with a rolling portfolio value. This is a one-year contract which may be extended subject to the requirements of the project. You will work within a collaborative team to share knowledge, experience and process to meet the demands of the in-year spend.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the creation and maintain a culture of zero accidents or incidents relating to occupational and personal safety, security, health issues, and environmental matters
* Communicating to employees and contractors of the importance of meeting customer requirements including references to statutory and internal regulatory procedures
* Monitor daily work activities and reporting progress and issues of concern to the Construction Manager
* Monitor onsite interfaces to alleviate both health and safety risks as well as unnecessary financial costs and delays to the project
* Review, comment and respond to contractor programmes
* Process change management
* Assist in raising any instructions to contractor
* Attend daily and weekly safety meetings
* Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player
* Maintain an accurately detailed daily site diary of site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase
* Input to Weekly Reports which include Site Safety Inspections, Quality Control, Test Inspection Plans, Defect Notices
* Assist with leading and managing the project management team
* Visible commitment to safety improvement programmes and follow up accidents and injuries
* Establish lines of communication and reporting procedures with the client and within the design team
* Assist with site surveys, site investigation, site evaluation etc
* Chair progress, co-ordination and project meetings throughout the contract period
* Prepare regular reports to Clients on all aspects of the project inspection, scheduling and acceptance of works required
* Actively participate in the project hand over process and check that appropriate documental evidence is provided to the Construction Manager
Qualifications and Skills
* Ideally chartered CIOB
* Holding an appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent
* 5-10+ years experience working with Principal Contractors
* SMSTS, CSCS
* Willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role
* Must be able to articulate technical complexities and have very good communication skills
* Able to chair meetings and direct the work to meet the programme
* Able to engage within the project teams to influence project outcome across a number of interlinking projects
* Needs an excellent understanding of HSAWA, CDM, risk assessments, safety systems, safety cases and Safe Systems of Work
* The ability to lead a series of projects and client relationships, with limited support
* Proficient in the use of MS Office
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
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