Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager or Construction Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
Responsible for the management of the construction phase on a number of smaller projects with a value of up to £5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of £20m
Our client is involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state of the art apartments, offices or student accomodation.
The client also has a number of ‘new-build’ schemes in the pipeline.
The Role
Confirming building plans with Surveyors, Architects, and Engineers
Assisting with hiring of construction workers
Creating work schedules so projects are completed before deadlines
Purchasing or hiring building equipment and materials
Overseeing the building projects to ensure staff are working safely, productively and to a high standard
Monitoring construction budget to minimise overspending
Providing progress reports to clients via phone, email or meetings in person
Negotiating with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
Understanding construction processes and guidelines for effective planning and site management
Leadership skills for motivating workers and maintaining positive and safe work environments
Organisational skills for ensuring multiple building projects are completed on time and on budget
Problem-solving skills for devising solutions to site challenges, such as weather delaying construction
Verbal communication skills for explaining projects to site supervisors and providing project reports to stakeholders
Overseeing the construction & logistical requirements of a number of projects
Delegating work to colleagues within your team
Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress
Setting targets, objectives and responsibilities for all supervised staff.
Regularly reviewing timings,budget, labour, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track
Ensuring that the project(s)are constructed within budgets
Conducting site inspections of work, check materials and ensure staff and sub-contractors are following health and safety guidelines
Dealing with contractsand mitigating the impact of any issues
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within contract timescales
Working in an office and on the construction site.
Qualifications
Our brief requirements are:
Minimum of 10+ years experience in construction management roles on refurbishment & new-build projects.
Technical diploma or degree in Engineering Discipline or equivalent experience
Able to use Word, Excel software
CSCS Card
SSSTS or SMSTS
NEBOSH or IOSH (Desirable but not essential)
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to David Inkles, who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with David at Westray Recruitment Group
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