We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring construction project manager. We would consider candidates who have had working experience in a construction environment or a recently Graduated Structural, Civil, Mechanical Engineer or Project Manager to work in the field of temporary works, joining our client in Bristol on a full time, permanent basis.
Our client is a privately-owned temporary works company that provide expert solutions within the Construction, Civil Engineering and Rail sectors. The business has enjoyed great success and are proud to say that 80% of their work is based on repeat business or referrals. They have provided recent design and installation for companies such as Highways England, Network Rail, Skanska and Balfour Beatty to name a few.
The business is now looking ahead to the future of the company and have an impressive growth plan, beginning with the recruitment of a Junior Project Manager to support the technical department and develop their personal skill set. You will be entering in a project management role whilst under the mentorship and guidance of the operations manager.
Responsibilities include:
1. Project Management
2. Identify and organise materials and equipment for each assigned project, ensuring timely delivery onto site
3. Prepare method statements and risk assessments in advance of project start dates, and ensure changes are captured in subsequent revisions
4. Communicate and liaise with customer site teams to ensure technical and programme issues are dealt with in a timely fashion
5. Ensure handover certificates, Scaff tags and permit to load certificates are issued to project site managers
6. Carry out site inspections
7. Survey project sites and gather information required to produce design briefs and drawings
8. Working on a mix of commercial and industrial projects throughout the UK
9. Design Office Activity
10. Continual self-learning through learning programme as agreed with manager
11. Using software as directed for project management, task management, customer relationship management and time recording
This is a rare opportunity as not only does it offer a diverse environment but also project management duties in turn providing skills which open up a whole new career path into project management. A sector notoriously hard to break into when coming from a design environment.
Benefits include:
12. £35,000 - £42,000 – depending on experience
13. Hybrid working
14. The option to condense hours for a shorter week
15. Professional fees paid
16. Competitive holiday allowance
17. Regular overtime opportunities
18. Full training
19. Performance related bonus scheme