Major Projects Construction / Project Manager

Description

• Visit project construction sites to ensure construction is being executed in line with the project requirements.
• Attend all handover meetings from tender to project execution.
• Work with the Contract team to ensure a full understanding of Jointing resource requirements based on tender, upcoming projects and projects in execution. Communicating to the Jointing manager to ensure resource is assigned for Major Projects.
• Attend site visits to ensure the SOW, DOR and cost budget are aligned to reality and the practical challenges faced in construction.
• Identifying and resolving any construction-related risks, issues or challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle and work proactively to decide on actions to mitigate identified risks.
• Attend a weekly Tender review meeting to understand the upcoming tenders and complete pre-construction/tender requirements, ensuring that all information is updated specific to site requirements.
• Attend Monthly Cost report review meetings and add your construction knowledge and input/support to overcome project execution related challenges at the monthly contract review meetings with senior leadership.
• Manage a team of Major Projects Project Engineers / Site Managers including but not limited to Holidays, timesheets, expenses, etc
• Review Project POW and add knowledge and support to Project/Contract Managers.
• Pre-Construction activities, specify required resources, SOW creation, review & Sign off, DOR creation, review & Sign off, Review tender budgets.
• Enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
• Ensure all Major Projects are resourced as required, working with the project managers and contract managers to solve resource challenges through internal employees (across MP or ENS) or external agencies to ensure competent contract labour.
• Coach, support and mentor Project and Contract managers on required construction requirements.
• Support the Project Managers by liaising directly with Client representatives and attending project meetings.
• Support Contract Managers and Project managers to ensure cost reports are accurate and reflective of construction challenges, offering solutions to improve margin.

Requirements

• Proven project management capabilities, with a track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high standards
• Experience managing subcontractors and resources, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality control
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams effectively
• Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, senior leadership, and project teams
• In-depth technical expertise in cable construction, including practical experience with cable infrastructure projects
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve construction-related risks and challenges proactively
• Computer literacy, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Free Flu Jab
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• Vitality scheme
• Dell Advantage discounts
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
• On-line Language Learning Access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance