Exentec Hargreaves is a pioneering UK leader in construction engineering of HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for safety critical facilities. Exentec Hargreaves is proud to be associated with some of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects. For more than 150 years, Exentec Hargreaves has proved our value as the largest and most unique construction engineering business specialising in HVAC in the Energy Decommissioning, Defence and Transport sectors. With a legacy of technical excellence, we are re-establishing our leadership as the HVAC authority, delivering value and innovation across nuclear energy, defence, transport, advanced technology and bio-life science sectors.
The Role
Responsible for developing, analysing, and updating the project programme and supporting documents throughout the lifetime of the project Implementation. Initiating and maintaining on a regular basis the detailed Construction Programme together with a Design and Package Procurement Schedule, to ensure that work is being carried out to meet the Project requirements. Collecting data, updating the programme to show progress or delays and providing weekly performance reports to the Project Manager concerning the status of the project. Implementation of financial analysis to assist in production of commercial information.
The Role
Responsible for developing, analysing, and updating the project programme and supporting documents throughout the lifetime of the project Implementation. Initiating and maintaining on a regular basis the detailed Construction Programme together with a Design and Package Procurement Schedule, to ensure that work is being carried out to meet the Project requirements. Collecting data, updating the programme to show progress or delays and providing weekly performance reports to the Project Manager concerning the status of the project. Implementation of financial analysis to assist in production of commercial information.
Main Responsibilities
* Work towards achieving a full understanding of the role and its boundaries
* Achieve full understanding of internal and external procedures
* Measure earned value
* Highlight financial impact against programme and measure / monitor against time and cost.
* Actively take part in induction and ongoing training and development
* Demonstrate the abilities to create, update monitor a project programme and communicate with project team, S/C and client
* Carry out initial site surveys and discussions to establish and develop project requirements
* Development of the project programmes with relevant parties, including sub-contractors and suppliers
* Responsible for programme development and implementation plans to ensure works carried out in compliance with internal policies procedures work information
* Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
* Ensure projects are completed within specified timescales, specifications and budgets
* Benchmarking and monitoring of projects, ensuring they are running to schedule and to promote continuous improvement
* Provision of weekly and bi-weekly progress reports, whilst flagging critical path items, and possible risks identified
* Developing the risk register of the project with the project team, update and monitor it
* Continually update relevant project documentation following internal procedures
* Actively encourage/develop alternative construction techniques to achieve better timescales, whilst maintaining the project requirements for budget, quality and safety
* Maintaining records of the project timeframes and achievements for future reference
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Essential
* Computer literacy
* Interpersonal skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
* Primavera Software P6
* MS Office products - MS Project / Word / Excel
* Good communication skills at all levels are required, via all mediums.
* A conscientious, positive and reliable attitude to performing the task.
* Strong analytical and logical skills
* Full UK driving licence
Highly Desirable (but not essential)
* Be aware of and be familiar with different forms of contract (NEC)
Why Join Exentec Hargreaves?
* Work on landmark UK infrastructure projects
* Be part of a company with 150+ years of engineering excellence
* Gain exposure to complex, safety-critical environments in energy, defence, and transport
* Benefit from structured learning, mentoring, and professional development
* Join a supportive and collaborative team culture that values innovation and quality
Our Core Competencies
Our five Core Competencies set the foundation for collaboration, learning and development. They will help turn our Vision and Values into action; provide a common language to talk about our skills; and offer a common basis to drive success across our business.
* Grow Talent. Our goal as an organisation is to attract competent people, retain dedicated employees and develop talented colleagues within each operational level to build a future-ready company.
* Drive Results. To keep and grow our strong market position, we must transform our corporate strategy directly into measurable and sustainable results.
* Take Ownership. We strive to establish an appreciative culture in which all employees feel empowered and take responsibility.
* Embrace Change. To develop products and services that go beyond what is imaginable today. We, as an organisation, must be agile. As individuals we must remain curious.
* Inspire Customers. Creating value for our clients is a key component of our growth strategy. Therefore, client satisfaction should be an important motivator for us individually and collectively.
Exentec Hargreaves is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, marital status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.