Project Manager - Lagos, Nigeria in Exeter, Devon

Project Manager (Construction) sought, UK based business seeking a Project Manager to oversee an initial programme of work in Nigeria.

I’m working with an established international engineering, construction and support services business that’s looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong UK construction background to lead a major FCDO site renovation programme in Lagos, Nigeria. You’ll take overall responsibility for delivery from mobilisation through to completion and handover, making sure the project is delivered safely, to programme, within budget and in line with contractual, technical and quality requirements. This is a highly visible role in a complex, operational environment, working with senior management, UK and FCDO stakeholders, contractors, consultants and supply chain partners. It would particularly suit a Project Manager who has built their career in UK construction, infrastructure, engineering or defence and now wants to broaden their international experience.

The Role

• Lead the project and take ownership of delivery, including stepping in partway through the project lifecycle
• Act as the principal point of contact and liaison with the client
• Provide leadership to the Construction Management Team and wider project team
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers against programme, performance and contractual obligations
• Maintain the project programme in Microsoft Project, including the critical path, dependencies and resource planning
• Monitor progress, budgets and forecasts, and produce weekly and monthly reports
• Own the project risk register
• Work with Sectional Site Managers on installation, workmanship and quality
• Work with the Construction H&S Manager and QHSE team to keep safety management systems in place
• Manage internal and external design teams and consultants
• Review tenders and develop project scope with the design team and client
• Chair weekly project meetings and coordinate supply chain meetings
• Manage change, compensation events and commercial matters under NEC4 ECC

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in construction, infrastructure, engineering or defence
• A strong UK construction background and an understanding of UK standards and processes
• Experience delivering projects from mobilisation through to handover
• Strong practical NEC4 contract management experience, ideally NEC4 ECC
• Experience of complex programmes in operational, challenging or high-risk environments
• Strong project controls, commercial awareness and cost control
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams
• Confidence dealing with senior client and government stakeholders
• Strong leadership, decision-making and reporting skills
• The flexibility and resilience to work in an international environment

Desirable

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or similar
• NEC4 ECC Project Manager accreditation or formal NEC4 training
• APM, PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Experience on UK MoD, NATO or defence-related programmes
• Previous international or overseas project experience

What’s on Offer

Salary from £90,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates, Overseas deployment package (including accommodation, travel and project allowances), 14 weeks overseas / 3 weeks leave (17-week rotation), 45-hour working week (project dependent), International medical cover, Company pension scheme, Life assurance at 3.5x salary, Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV and Cycle to Work, Employee Assistance Programme and Ongoing professional development and training

Interested? Click APPLY and contact Vic Bekker @ Bekk R Solutions for a confidential discussion.