Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Company Info

Part of a Large Parent Group, our client’s offer a complete groundwater control and management service, which encompasses design, installation and maintenance programmes to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland. Working within many industry sectors, they have been part of some of the smallest and the largest infrastructure schemes across the UK. 

With over 35 years of experience and more than 2,500 projects to their name, they are dedicated to investing in technology to constantly improve the service we provide. With innovative technology and systems they provide unrivalled and outstanding service to clients of all sizes, from simple residential groundwater control to large-scale national water management projects. 

From design solutions to construction dewatering and plenty in between, every one of our client’s staff share one key objective - delivering confidence through excellence.

Job Purpose

The principal function of this position is to be the key person between the design and tender team and the installation team in the implementation of dewatering and monitoring schemes and act as a team leader and main point of contact for our clients.

 Employment Details

• Full time, permanent role
• The role is predominately site based (in London and the South East) and based out of our clients Head Office in Hertfordshire, but you will be expected to visit our clients sites for meetings, site walkovers, site inductions, undertake project briefings within the UK, mainland Europe and possibly globally as required.
• Our clients offer an extensive training and development program which will commence after individuals complete their probationary period. Company Induction, Initial basic training & PPE issue will be provided from commencement of your employment.
• Excellent Holiday package: 25 days Holidays + 8 back holidays which increases to 32, 1 per year of employment
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Gym scheme (Hustle - gyms across a UK)
• Expenses for travel and business 
• Cycle to work scheme (65%)
• Costco Membership Discount
• EAP Program

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• The role is a combination of site and office-based work and does require the candidate to utilise a Visual Display Unit (VDU) as part of their day-to-day activities. On site activities will require periods of time often in outdoor environments in all weather conditions.

• The role requires the ability to work on site, access shafts and walk along tunnels.

Position summary

Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:

Carry out project management duties:

• To deliver our client’s contractual obligations as directed by the Contracts Director
• To supervise site activities and closely liaise with our clients site staff, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• To maintain detailed understanding of projects responsible for including, a documentary record, to a high-quality standard of our client’s contractual activities inc. the collection, collation and presentation of data.
• To perform project management and dissemination responsibilities including drafting of regular progress reports as required and participating in team meetings
• To be the key point of contact for, managing the remit and daily work list of our client’s staff on site.
• To collaborate with other project managers and divisions.
• Either prepare/check/approve Method Statements inc. working drawings and work procedures.
• Appoint and brief the site team, including specialist subcontractors.
• Define the project programme and ensure that contractual targets are met.
• Prepare, issue and negotiating monthly payment applications and commercial documentation.
• Undertake business development activities for new contracts. This may involve site visits to collect information and discuss our client’s requirements, pursuing tenders, assist in the preparation of tenders and quotations.
• To be responsible for own health and safety and to prepare Risk Assessments for our activities. Brief, check and audit site staff to ensure safe working practices are being followed.
• Liaise with the company auditors and ensure execution of corrective actions.

To be responsible for own health and safety and that of colleagues, in accordance with current construction guidance and relevant national legislation. 

This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various other duties and/or hours of work as may be reasonably be required of you at your initial place of work or at any of the company’s establishments or sites. The board of our client’s is committed to the implementation and certification of an Integrated Management System to ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be qualified to Graduate Level in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Will have minimum 2 years’ experience in Project Management and preferable have Project Management qualifications.
• Have worked within the construction industry.
• Be able to think outside the box with regards to requirements for their project(s).
• Be self-motivated.
• Be able to work within budgets.
• Be conversant and able to negotiate with clients and customers, by having suitable English speaking and writing skills.
• Have a valid CSCS card.
• Be able to manage several projects at one time.
• Hardworking.
• Be able to travel and have a full UK driving license.