Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Falmer, Brighton East Sussex

Salary range: £65-£75k depending on experience

Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 45hrs

Project Partners are currently recruiting now for an experienced Project Manager to come and join an established team in Falmer, East Sussex. Our client is a leading utilities contractor specialising in the water and civil engineering sectors.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, safely, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Project Manager liaises with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Role:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedule (MS Project), and budget, and ensure alignment with contract requirements.
• Allocate resources, including labour, materials, and equipment, to meet project requirements and optimise efficiency.
• Has full understanding of required outcomes, scope of projects and particular subcontracts, and clear sight of commercial position of project - spend to date, profit etc. The project manager is responsible for ensure that subcontracts are let and manager to deliver best value for the company and the client.
• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring projects are completed within budget and financial targets are met.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise impact on project timelines and costs.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or issues.
• Lead and coordinate the project team, including subcontractors and site supervisors, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with quality standards, building codes, and project specifications.
• Enforce safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ensure that systems and procedures are followed by team and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and progress reports, and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project delivery.

Candidate Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and satisfaction.
• Places a high value on working safely.

Candidate Experience:

- Substantial experience in a construction project management role

- Valid Driving Licence

- Health, Safety and Environmental Management (IOSH or Construction Managers Safety Certificate)

- Relevant CSCS

- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

- Proficiency in project management software

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification. (desirable)

- Nebosh Safety in Construction Certificate (desirable)

- 3 day first aid course (desirable)

- Medium risk confined space (desirable)

- Temporary works coordinator (desirable)

- Appointed person lifting (desirable)

- Experience working on site, and in particular on water and wastewater infrastructure (pipelines), pumping stations and associated civil engineering works desirable. (desirable)