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Guildmore Planned Works is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in managing passive fire safety work programmes. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will oversee the efficient and compliant delivery of contracts while maintaining the highest standards in health and safety, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring all operational goals are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Management: Partner with clients to meet and exceed operational expectations, fostering strong working relationships with client representatives.
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously assess contract performance, ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are met and contractual obligations are fulfilled.
- Resource Management: Optimize resource use to maintain efficiency and ensure that all contractual deliverables are achieved.
- Project Mobilization: Create and track detailed project mobilization plans to successful completion. Ensure comprehensive, accurate monthly project reports are produced for each contract.
- Commercial Oversight: Regularly review project cash flow and ensure financial performance aligns with profit targets.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Adhere to and update Guildmore's Quality, Environmental, and Management System (QEMS) regularly, ensuring strict compliance with all forms, processes, and policies to support ISO accreditations.
- Contract Delivery: Monitor contract progress to ensure on-time completion, adherence to high-quality standards, and compliance with agreed specifications.
- Programme Management: Develop and oversee project work programmes, ensuring all schedules are maintained and updated, and any revisions are promptly communicated to clients per contract terms.
- Health & Safety: Develop and implement construction health and safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments, ensuring that all safety standards are rigorously followed.
- Team Leadership: Lead contract teams in compliance with Guildmore’s policies and procedures, providing clear direction and support.
- Supplier/Subcontractor Management: Ensure supplier and subcontractor work is carried out according to client specifications..
- Toolbox Talks & Staff Development: Conduct regular toolbox talks and ensure the professional development of all direct reports through probation reviews, appraisals, and development plans.
- Policy Adherence: Uphold all Guildmore policies, including those related to HR, health and safety, and compliance.
- Ambassadorship: Represent Guildmore in a professional manner, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
- Sustainability & Safety: Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, sustainability, and environmental improvements in all projects.
Candidate Requirements:
- Very good understanding of construction industry standard forms of contract.
- Good programming skills and use of MS projects IT applications and platforms.
- Must understand and implement excellent health & safety standards.
- Over 5 years Contract management experience within passive fire safety work programmes
Founded in 1988, Guildmore is a family-owned business dedicated to fostering a supportive workplace where growth and well-being take centre stage.
With four specialised units—Construction, Facades & Cladding, Planned Works, and Land Development—we deliver bespoke solutions for clients and communities.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are committed to inclusivity and ensuring that everyone can thrive.
Join our team and be part of something exceptional at Guildmore!
