Project Manager

Project Manager

Stafford based with UK wide travel

65k-85k + 6k car allowance + 10% bonus

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee full project lifecycle from award to completion, ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery aligned with business procedures and customer expectations.
• Health, Safety & Environment (SHE): Lead and monitor SHE compliance on-site, chair coordination meetings, conduct site safety walks, investigate incidents/accidents, and ensure adherence to CDM regulations.
• Programme Management: Monitor and update project programmes, identify risks or resource shortfalls, and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize disruption and maintain schedules.
• Site Records & Reporting: Maintain a detailed project diary, submit weekly reports, document delays, deliveries, site conditions, and contractor performance.
• Meetings & Coordination: Chair weekly progress and SHE meetings, plan 1-3 weeks ahead, identify risks, and resolve interface issues across teams and stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Implement QA procedures, inspect works, record non-conformances, review design suitability, and verify material and equipment compliance.
• Contract & Financial Management: Manage contracts, raise and receive site instructions, track associated costs, and support claims for extra work or time extensions.
• Document Control: Maintain up-to-date drawing/document registers, verify as-built documentation, and review O&M manuals for adequacy.
• Workforce Oversight: Ensure timekeeping and accurate recording of timesheets and expenses; provide leadership and ensure team compliance with company policies.
• Customer Liaison & Improvement: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to future contract prospects.

Essential Skills:

• Strong leadership and site management experience
• In-depth understanding of CDM regulations and SHE legislation
• Proficient in project planning and programme tracking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Sound understanding of quality control processes
• Contract and commercial awareness
• Document and drawing management expertise
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades
• Detail-oriented with robust reporting and record-keeping ability
• Familiarity with utility/construction project environments (e.g., National Grid)