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Job Opportunity: Project Manager
Location: Warrington
Salary: Up to 拢55,000 per annum plus package
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Project Manager seeking a new challenge? Join one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over a century of industry expertise.
About the Role:
Location: Based in the Warrington office, with occasional travel to regional offices and client/vendor sites across the UK.
Project Scope:
路Manage projects ranging from 拢250K to 拢15m.
路Handle approximately 拢1.5m to 拢5m in projects per year, typically up to 15 projects in your portfolio.
路Projects include off-site build and installation of LV assemblies, as well as multi-year migration and electrical installations.
Organisational Structure: Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will collaborate closely with Key Account Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, internal teams, and clients to ensure effective project management.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery:
路Perform typical project management tasks such as creating detailed programmes, issuing Early Warnings, costing and submitting Variations, and forecasting.
路Monitor the overall commercial performance of projects, maintaining accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and raising awareness of potential issues.
路Evaluate project early warnings, compensation events, and variations, communicating these to the client and delivery teams.
路Highlight project risks or delays to all stakeholders.
路Communicate programme and progress with internal stakeholders and the client, ensuring project programmes and updates are current and relevant.
路Ensure project design reviews are carried out and that the project adheres to quality procedures.
路Support Project Coordinators or Administrators in completing routine administrative tasks.
路Ensure all teams are clear on the scope, programme of works, and technical content, addressing any changes in a timely manner.
路Act as the main point of contact for clients, escalating significant issues to Key Account Managers or the Operations Manager.
Commercial:
路Support Key Account Managers in new project bids and quotes by identifying project management requirements and costs.
路Ensure all contractual obligations are met, including formal communications, timely invoicing, and proper change management.
路Provide regular summary progress reports across all projects, highlighting technical and commercial performance.
路Ensure project commercial data is up-to-date, and escalate significant issues or risks as needed.
Health and Safety:
路Fulfill the requirements of CDM Principal Contractor and Designer.
路Develop Health and Safety documentation for site works, ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements are prepared and issued.
路Assign responsible persons to oversee site activities, ensuring they are aware of their responsibilities.
路Escalate Health and Safety issues to the Operations Manager immediately.
路Conduct periodic site safety inspections (typically once per quarter).
Skills & Experience:
Essential Skills:
路Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
路Positive, approachable, and willing to help.
路Strong interpersonal and IT skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project.
路Ability to act on own initiative and communicate effectively at all levels.
Special Features:
路Commercial awareness.
路Team player.
路Appreciation of electrical installations and control systems preferred.
路Willingness to participate in annual performance reviews and training courses.
Qualifications:
路ONC/HNC/Degree in electrical, measurement, or control engineering, or related discipline.
路Good basic education, particularly in English.
路Preferred Project Management skills: APM or Prince 2 practitioner.
路Preferred SSSTS/SMSTS and CDM principal contractor qualifications or experience.
Job Related Experience:
路Minimum 2 years as a Project Manager within a medium or large organisation, or 4 years as an Assistant Project Manager or similar role.
How to Apply:
If you're ready for this exciting opportunity, apply today! For inquiries, contact Chas Earl at (url removed) or (phone number removed).
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to candidates selected for further consideration. If you do not hear from us, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.
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