Project Manager

Costain Group Plc

The Role

Overview

Senior Project Manager delivering water infrastructure projects for Southern Water.

Key Responsibilities

  • team supervision
  • design management
  • h&s reporting
  • contract delivery
  • programme forecast
  • client reporting

Tasks

-Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site teams to enable them to optimise their work contribution. -Management of design partner(s) in the delivery of project specifications and deliverables. -Management of H&S and Quality data with the site team for reporting purposes. -Responsible for the overall delivery of contracts within your allocated portfolio. -Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Contracts Manager and Commercial department. -Keep abreast of developments in professional field -Ensure that a full and accurate daily site diary is kept, including any changes / variations, specialists’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with the design team /site team. -Positively manage the programme to ensure the appropriate specialists provide the level of resources with the necessary skills so as not to impede the construction programme. -Communicate with the Contracts Manager, site team and the commercial team’s issues of non-conformances and contractual correspondence. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained. -Supervising responsibility for site teams; liaison with internal and external stakeholders -Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to. -Manage and undertake internal project reviews -Review contractual agreements and develop working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Client, Contracts Manager and Specialist / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies. -Management of Client interface meetings and reporting of progress/cost to the CMDP PM and Commercial Team representative.

Requirements

  • driving licence
  • cscs card
  • primavera
  • civil engineering
  • nec3
  • health & safety

What You Bring

-Current Driving Licence -Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices. -Experience of resource management and workforce efficiency -Relevant CSCS Card -Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software). -Be fully conversant with specialists’ contract conditions. -Degree in Civil Engineering -Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering -Adherence to Costain policies and procedures -Water industry experience -Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies -Computer competence -Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training. -Understanding of Engineering Principles -Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management -Vocational Training (successful experience of project management) -Experience of NEC3 or 4

The Company

About Costain Group Plc

-A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK. -Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors. -Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients. -Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure. -Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes. -Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management. -Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy

Defence

Road

Rail

Integrated Transport

Nuclear

Utilities