Project Manager – Permanent – NEC4 / Construction - Berkshire - £65k + hybrid working + bonus + 30 days annual leave + BUPA

+++Must have a British passport for security clearance+++

Ambitious, growing company is recruiting for a Degree qualified Project Manager to work in the defence sector with experience of working on major construction projects; delivering projects to NEC4 contracts whilst interfacing with multiple sub-contracting companies.

Key aspects of the Project Manager role include –

Must have NEC4 contracts experience – ideally from a construction background (could come from an EC&I or electrical engineering background)
Be able to “hold your own” with third-party contractors and other suppliers working on site and be able to stand your ground when required! This role needs a seasoned Project Manager who is hardened to dealing with politics, pressure as well as joining a long-term project towards the end stages of its life cycle.
Project Manager role will involve a significant amount of coordination and scheduling as multiple contractors will be working in one part of the plant, at the same time, with varying disciplines, time pressures and personnel involved.
The successful Project Manager will be delivering multiple systems onto the plant, including control systems and functional safety systems that will control the process that’s being set up
You’ll need to be a British passport holder and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years, as you’ll be put through security clearance if you haven’t already got it.
Due to the level of security clearance involved – the Project Manager can’t hold dual nationality.
You’ll need to comfortable working the defence sector
The management team encourages a sensible work-life balance which encourages everyone to leave the office by 4.30pm daily and have 30 days holiday per year, as well as the statutory Bank Holidays
Role will initially be based on site near Reading (3 days per week) and home (2 days per week). After the installation/commissioning phase has been completed, it’s likely regular trips to Staffordshire will be involved.

Project Manager package -

Up to 10% bonus
30 days holiday + statutory days
Private healthcare – includes family members after 6 months service
6% pension contribution
2 days a week from home (everyone works from home on Mondays and Fridays)

The office/site work will be commutable from Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Bracknell and the surrounding areas.

If you’d like to apply, please get in touch.