Project Manager

Reporting lines to Operations Manager and Project Director.

Overall responsibility for the Contract Performance of the projects within the portfolio. This includes each project's cost / programme / quality / HSE performance across all stages from conception to completion.

The Project Manager is the most senior project-based member of staff and is the leader of the project team. The team is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the project; ensuring the project is planned, programmed and delivered on time to the satisfaction of the client with respect to quality, safety, environmental impact and budget.

Attend (appropriate) collaborative planning and programme review meetings.

Be responsible for ensuring adequate training, support and mentoring is provided to the project teams to allow them to fulfil their HSEQ responsibilities via initiatives and rigorous application of the HSEQ Management System.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

• Ensure all employees, self-employed and sub-contractors understand their HSEQ responsibilities and are adequately trained and competent.
• Be a champion for improving HSEQ performance: Be familiar with and observe all relevant statutory provisions applicable to construction and related industries.Implement the company's procedures for managing HSEQ requirements, and ensure that the Client receives the necessary documentation to satisfy their needs.Ensure an overall Site Management Plan is produced for each project, and that safe systems of work are prepared for each activity.Ensure all employees, self-employed and sub-contractors understand their HSEQ responsibilities and are adequately trained and competent.Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported to the HSEQ Manager, and undertake necessary investigations, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.Ensure 4-weekly HSEQ planning meetings are held and are adequate.
• The programme performance of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages.
• Manage and support the production of a fully resourced programme across the portfolio and ensure: Design, procurement and construction phases are clearly defined with a critical path and milestonesEnsure that commercial team are fully involved in the plan and requirementsEstablish clear areas of responsibility for delivery of the plan
• Management of all risks and opportunities of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages.
• Organising regular update meetings with the project team. Update overall strategy if required and give direction on key dates, critical path and areas of concern.
• Ensure that progress is monitored and the programme updated by: Organising regular update meetings with the project team. Update overall strategy if required and give direction on key dates, critical path and areas of concern.
• Establish clear areas of responsibility for delivery of the plan
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported to the HSEQ Manager, and undertake necessary investigations, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure 4-weekly HSEQ planning meetings are held and are adequate.
• Management of safe systems of works and quality management.
• Agree project targets with the Contracts Manager, and ensure progress is measured regularly and feedback provided through the business reporting procedures.
• The accurate completion of the Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting (review of these to be held with Portfolio Contract/Commercial Managers).
• Implement the company's procedures for managing HSEQ requirements, and ensure that the Client receives the necessary documentation to satisfy their needs.
• Ensure an overall Site Management Plan is produced for each project, and that safe systems of work are prepared for each activity.
• Ensure that commercial team are fully involved in the plan and requirements

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

This is a diverse framework with a number of differnt projects taking place at any one time. The position will also require full security clearance to be considered for the role.

• Be familiar with and observe all relevant statutory provisions applicable to construction and related industries.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills with client representatives, site team and operatives
• Prioritisation of tasks across portfolio.
• Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering desirable.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
• Experience of managing heavy civil engineering projects in the UK , preferably within a Tier 1 contractor environment.
• Excellent IT knowledge including use of AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite.
• Member of a professional institution, MCIOB, ICE or similar.
• The commercial performance (including change control) of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages.
• SHEQ performance of all sites within their portfolio.
• Procurement and supply chain performance across their portfolio.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Employee Assistance programme
• Competitive salary
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• Private medical care
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 24/7 Virtual GP service