Project Manager

A large Civil Engineering Contractor with a 134million turnover are looking for a Project Manager to run projects based in and around Ipswich with UK travel. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, and a competitive salary of up to 75,000 . Our client are looking to interview quickly for this position.

The Project Manager will be at least degree qualified with a good range of experience across Heavy Civils and Tunnelling with NEC experience in delivering TBM projects and civils contracts as well as the ability to run a project on their own with minimal assistance from the Project Director.

• Ensure the site operates safely and efficiently, upholding the highest standards at all times.
• Maximise commercial performance of contracts by driving efficiencies and controlling costs.
• Develop procurement schedules and work closely with the procurement team to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Provide accurate and ongoing project forecasting, keeping the team informed of key updates.
• Proactively manage work, ensuring contingency plans and resources are in place.
• Identify and report risks and opportunities to the senior management team, offering solutions to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.
• Ensure all work is delivered to the required quality standards, aiming for defect-free results.
• Oversee the production and implementation of essential project documentation, including Project Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and Waste Management Plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate site diaries and records to ensure full transparency and traceability.

• Degree within Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Experience of managing Tunnelling and Shaft
• Tunnel boring machine experience
• Ability to deliver a project in time and on budget working for difficult clients
• Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and measurement
• Proficient in NEC3 Option A & C contracts and change management
• Experienced in Design Management Programme & Risk Management
• Experience with production of CVR, including cost control, forecasting and value assessment
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate
• SMSTS
• An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, LOLER, PUWER, Confined Space Regulations, Working at Height Regulations etc

• Salary: DOE 65K -75K
• 23 day's holiday plus 8 days Bank Holidays
• Discretional company bonus
• Car Allowance
• Life insurance 4 x salary
• Pension 5 % company 4% employee

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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