Project Manager

Astute's Renewables Team are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join the End Client on a large-scale Biogas plant based in Avonmouth. The role will commence from Mid-June for an 18 months. The role is outside of IR35.

The Project Manager position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £600.00 outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead and coordinate all day-to-day construction activities across the Avonmouth biogas facility, ensuring delivery against programme milestones, budget and quality standards.
• Manage principal contractors, subcontractors and key supply chain partners to maintain safe, efficient and compliant site operations throughout the construction phase.
• Monitor contractor progress against the master programme, identifying delays, risks and mitigation strategies to ensure project timelines are maintained.
• Act as the primary on-site interface between the EPC contractor, client stakeholders, consultants and internal project teams.
• Oversee site reporting, progress tracking and project documentation, ensuring accurate and timely communication across all stakeholders.
• Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance on site, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, company procedures and industry best practice.
• Coordinate construction activities alongside commissioning and operational readiness requirements to support a smooth transition into plant operations.
• Review and manage RFIs, technical queries, change requests and construction issues in collaboration with engineering and design teams.
• Support commercial management activities including contractor performance reviews, scope management, variation tracking and cost control.
• Provide leadership and direction to site teams, fostering a proactive and solutions-focused culture while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across the wider project.
• Maintain overall responsibility for keeping the project on track against the agreed construction schedule, proactively managing progress, identifying delays and implementing recovery plans where required.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Project Manager position:

• Avonmouth
• £500.00 to £600.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 18 months

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