Project Manager

1st Step Solutions are currently working with a National Contractor who are looking to recruit a Project Manager to be based in Manchester. Job Purpose: * To liaise with customers, providing them with a quality service with the provision of profitability to the business Aims & Objectives: * To consistently deliver the companies Management Expectations successfully across all key areas, managing and supporting individuals and teams that are under your control to meet and exceed business performance targets. * Deliver work packages safely, within budget, on time and to specification. * Control costs and maintaining profitability. * Customer satisfaction and employee care. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: * To manage and control site-based teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Environmental Policy, Quality Assurance and Purchasing. * To ensure works are carried out to high standard complying with relevant British Standards and codes of practice. * To manage and set firm financial targets to meet established objectives, which will include the reporting of financial status to the General and Commercial Managers. * To provide tendering facilities for extra project works to suit client requirements. * To lead, motivate and develop site-based team/s. * To develop customer relationships and provide excellent customer service. * To gain new opportunities through existing and customer base i.e. additional core contracts, extra works, total facilities opportunities. * To provide technical support to the customer and site-based teams utilising central departments, specialist suppliers and sub-contractors. * To provide support and training as required to enhance the effectiveness of the business unit and business as a whole. * Other duties as required by General, Operational and Commercial Managers. Occasional Allied Duties: * Carry out staff appraisals for managers who are direct reports setting out training and development programs as required. * Work occasional shifts aligned to weekly working hours on tunnel road closures when required. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Essential: * The successful candidate will be trained to QS/AO level as per the HERS association requirements. * Applicants should possess senior management experience combined with good M&E technical knowledge. Particular emphasis within the infrastructure environment would be advantageous. * Detailed commercial, design, financial and project knowledge of multi-discipline contracts. * Excellent Customer Service Skills - ability to build and maintain effective working relationship/s. * High level of self-motivation, organisational ability and drive to meet deadlines. * Familiar and capable of all aspects of testing in accordance with BS7671 18th Edition. Desirable: * Applicants should also be able to demonstrate a proven accounts and financial management track record. * Relevant H&S certification. * Ability to provide effective management skills to site-based team/s. * Confidence and commitment to providing a high quality, professional service. * Possess clear and confident written and verbal communication skills