What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Construction Project Manager REF: Bristol 5280374 Pay rate: £389.84 per day PAYE Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 6 months Working Arrangement: This role is hybrid, with regular attendance on site required as needed by the work in question. The successful candidate should expect to attend the office in Bristol on their start date to arrange IT and receive induction. In order to apply for this role you will have project management experience along with previous experience in cemetery or crematoria development, public realm, or decarbonisation projects. The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Senior Project Construction Manager, working with the Council's Cemeteries and Crematoria Service Area, providing client-side project management of the design, development, and construction of two key projects. The position forms part of a team of mainly internal project managers, supplemented by agency resources to provide additional capacity or particular specialist experience. The role is construction project specific; there is therefore a requirement to manage construction specific technical and professional aspects of the project on behalf of the Council. Key Responsibilities: Cemetery Expansion Project at construction tender stage. Project scope comprises the construction of a new burial and memorialisation area and associated drainage infrastructure. Cremator Replacement Project at concept design stage. Project scope focused on building and infrastructure amendments to an existing crematorium to enable the installation of new electric cremators, including associated flue gas treatment equipment Manage the overall delivery of the two projects on behalf of the council. The project management scope includes the management of all client-side aspects within a local authority delivery environment Management of project scope, objectives, specification, and client requirements Liaison with the service area managers, associated Council officers, third parties and in some instances the public Management of a budget and delivery programme Engaging with and undertaking mandatory internal monthly reporting using online project management systems Authoring briefing documents, reports, and presentations to satisfy the requirements of the Council’s governance and decision-making processes Completing project administrative processes and management tasks in accordance with Council procedures, processes, systems, and rules What the client is looking for: Previous experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects from inception to completion, ideally within a public-sector or local authority environment. Experience in cemetery or crematoria development, public realm, or decarbonisation projects. Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects of building and infrastructure projects, including drainage, environmental compliance, and crematorium or similar facilities. Previous experience in administering and managing construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT) and professional service agreements, including procurement, variations, and performance monitoring. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with service managers, internal departments, statutory authorities, contractors, and the public. Good understanding of CDM Regulations and a strong commitment to embedding best practice in health, safety, and sustainability throughout all project phases. Experience managing interfaces with planning authorities and other statutory bodies, including development control, environmental, and building regulation processes. Proven leadership skills in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and fostering a collaborative approach with internal project managers, consultants, and delivery partners. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. 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