Project Manager (Sussex/Kent)

Reporting to: Construction Operations Lead

Liaising with: Planned Works, Commercial, Client, Wider business

Hours of work: 45 hours per week

Direct Reports: N/A

Department: Planned Works

Location: Falmer, Brighton or Chatham

KEY COMPETENCIES

Candidate Specification

Personal Attributes

  • We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals who will fit with our collaborative culture and become part of our team
  • Good communication and planning skills and a track record of building authentic, trust-based relationships within a team environment
  • Adapts and works effectively in a fast paced environment
  • A self-starter, being able to demonstrate initiative, having a positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn new processes and procedures
  • Exceptionally well organized with the ability to successfully self-manage, prioritise and organize workload
  • Able to recognise and manage confidential information appropriately

Technical Specification

Experience Required

  • Relevant experience in civil engineering – at least 5 years’
  • Water/utility network experience desirable

Essential Qualifications

  • Valid Driving Licence
  • Health, Safety and Environmental Management (IOSH or Construction Managers Safety Certificate)
  • Relevant CSCS
  • Degree / HNC / NVQ Level 6 Engineering / Construction Management

Desirable Qualifications

  • NEBOSH

ROLE PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to ensure successful delivery of a range of gravity and pressurised wastewater systems solutions projects. The role covers the projects in Sussex/ Kent.

ROLE SUMMARY

  • Reporting to the Construction Operations Lead and working on our Southern Water framework (covering areas in Sussex and Hampshire) as well as projects for private clients, managing a portfolio of projects to deliver commercially successful, safely executed, high quality projects.
  • Managing all phases of the project from pricing through project delivery from design to delivery on site, including the client relationship for each project; control of scope and budget; design, direction and supervision of direct operatives, subcontractors and suppliers; plant and materials requisitions; all while ensuring safe practices are implemented at all stages.
  • Creating, maintaining and working to, the project programme, in accordance with the clients expectations and the requirements of CDM i.e. allowing sufficient time to safely plan and deliver works.
  • Liaising with client, stakeholders and other parts of the business to obtain and share information, licences and permits as required to deliver the project.
  • Planning the project in line with CDM requirements and delivering project documentation including CPP, RAMS etc.
  • Providing reports and updates on the project progress for internal and external audiences.
  • Liaising with the commercial team on scoping, pricing, contract and commercial issues, including advising any changes cost, quality and programme.
  • Engaging with the client and CBUL Customer Stakeholder Manager to plan for customer and stakeholder management and project communications.
  • Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

BENEFITS

  • Competitive Salary
  • 23 days annual leave
  • Car allowance (if deemed business user) – £4,800 per annum
  • Access to Peoples Pension scheme after completion of probation
  • Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
  • Continuous Development Opportunities

For more information please contact recruitment@jbconstruction.co.uk