Projects Manager - Underpinning/Piling

Job Title:
Projects Manager

Department:
Construction / Build

Reports To:
Construction Manager

Job Purpose

To efficiently organise and manage projects from the completion of the design stage through to the completion of build works on site, with a focus on underpinning or piling works where required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Manage projects to completion, ensuring works meet design, budget, and schedule requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Accept instruction and detailed handover of works to commence build activities.

• Undertake and properly document site visits to assess all aspects of a project.

• Interpret technical designs and drawings from internal or external sources to deliver works as per brief.

• Devise construction programmes compatible with deadlines, budgets, and profit margins.

• Liaise with all stakeholders, including building control, sub-contractors, clients, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure effective communication.

• Provide clear instruction and direction to all project parties, ensuring professional standards are met.

• Ensure works are completed in line with design and brief specifications.

• Communicate variations to works, programmes, and costs efficiently to relevant parties.

• Agree and document variations to original design, brief, or costings, tracking them and obtaining timely approvals.

• Prepare and issue all necessary documentation for project completion, including risk assessments and method statements, using approved templates.

• Manage sub-contractors to ensure works are completed to professional standards.

• Procure plant, materials, and tools required for projects within set timescales.

• Continuously supervise and manage projects from start to finish.

• Ensure all procurement is tracked and relevant personnel are informed.

• Maintain safe working methods at all times.

• Update and maintain project databases with progress efficiently and accurately.

• Prepare and submit invoices in a timely manner following the correct process.

• Monitor and report on project finances, ensuring targets and profit margins are met.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Significant experience in underpinning or piling works is essential.

• Proven project management experience on construction sites from design through to completion.

• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Experience managing sub-contractors and suppliers.

• Competence in preparing risk assessments, method statements, and project documentation.

• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to monitor budgets and report on project finances.