Job Purpose
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
•Manage construction projects from inception through to completion and handover.
•Develop and maintain project execution plans, programmes, and delivery strategies.
•Monitor project progress against programme milestones and implement recovery plans where required.
•Ensure contractual obligations are met and project objectives are achieved.
•Coordinate all project activities to ensure efficient delivery.
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
•Promote and maintain an industry-leading safety culture.
•Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements.
•Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
•Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
•Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and client-specific requirements.
Financial Management
•Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
•Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
•Review and approve subcontractor applications and supplier invoices.
•Manage change control processes, compensation events, and variations.
•Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts.
Stakeholder Management
•Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
•Chair project progress meetings and coordination workshops.
•Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
•Manage client expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project.
Commercial and Contractual Management
•Understand and administer contractual requirements.
•Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
•Support the commercial team with claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
•Ensure accurate project records are maintained.
Resource Management
•Lead and coordinate project teams, including engineers, planners, site managers, and subcontractors.
•Ensure adequate resources are available to meet project requirements.
•Manage team performance and support professional development.
Quality Assurance
•Ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
•Implement project quality management processes.
•Oversee inspections, audits, and testing activities.
•Manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
•Ensure successful project commissioning and handover.
Risk Management
•Identify and manage project risks and dependencies.
•Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans.
•Escalate critical issues where necessary.
•Ensure business continuity and project resilience.
Design Management
•Lead and coordinate the design process from concept through to IFC (Issued for Construction) and as-built stages.
•Manage relationships with designers, consultants, and client engineering teams to ensure timely production of design deliverables.
•Monitor design programmes and ensure alignment with construction and procurement activities.
•Ensure designs are fully coordinated, buildable, and compliant with statutory, client, and industry requirements.
•Facilitate design review meetings and technical workshops to resolve design challenges and drive progress.
•Manage technical queries (TQs), RFIs, deviations, and design change processes.
•Ensure design risks are identified, mitigated, and captured within project risk registers.
•Coordinate value engineering initiatives to improve constructability, programme performance, and project cost efficiency.
•Review and challenge design proposals to ensure they meet project objectives and contractual requirements.
•Ensure all required approvals, permits, and third-party consents are obtained to support the design and construction programme.
•Maintain design assurance and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
•Drive collaboration between design, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
•Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future designs and project execution strategies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
•Health & Safety performance.
•Project delivery to programme.
•Budget and cost performance.
•Client satisfaction.
•Quality and defect reduction.
•Commercial performance and margin achievement.
•Timely closure of project actions and risks.
•Team engagement and development.
Essential Qualifications
•Degree, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
•SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
•CSCS Management Card.
•Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Qualifications
•APM Project Management Qualification.
•PRINCE2 Practitioner.
•NEBOSH Certificate.
•Membership of a relevant professional body (APM, ICE, CIOB, RICS).
Experience Required
•Proven experience managing construction projects from start to finish.
•Strong knowledge of contract management and construction methodologies.
•Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.
•Experience with project planning and budget management.
•Background in civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or building construction projects.
Key Skills and Competencies
•Leadership and team management.
•Commercial awareness.
•Contract administration.
•Risk management.
•Negotiation and influencing.
•Problem-solving and decision-making.
•Planning and organisational skills.
•Communication and stakeholder management.
•Financial and budget management.
•Quality management and continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes
•Results-driven and accountable.
•Proactive and solution-focused.
•Strong attention to detail.
•Resilient under pressure.
•Collaborative and professional.
•Committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
