Engineering Project Manager

Job Title: Projects Manager (Construction)

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C

Location: South-West of England

Salary: Circa £60,000

This is the perfect opportunity to join my client, a growing, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the civil/structural engineering, geotechnical, and telecommunications engineering landscapes. They are searching for a capable, experienced Projects Manager to oversee an array of construction and build projects, and willing to take on a variety of challenges alongside an expanding team of professionals. They can be based in the South-West of England, with a willingness to travel regularly to the head office (situated near to Birmingham).

Benefits for the role of Projects Manager include (but are not limited to):

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Employee pension scheme
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Sick pay
Access to a company vehicle
Possibility opportunities for hybrid working
Progression opportunities within the company
Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region

Responsibilities for the role of Projects Manager include:

Accepting instruction and handover of works, enabling the commencement of building works
Undertaking site visits, noting all details of planned works in a clear, concise way
Interpreting designs and drawings for completion of the required construction/building works
Delivering projects from initial inception to successful completion, adhering to deadlines and budgetary restrictions
Liaising with clients and stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, including building control, sub-contractors, suppliers, etc.
Direct all aspects of projects, and managing all parties involved, ensuring projects are undertaken to the highest of standards
Preparing and issuing all necessary documents to enable the completion of works

Required skills and experience for the role of Projects Manager include:

A Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant discipline
Extensive experience of managing a range of construction-based projects, in a UK consultancy setting
Demonstrable experience of liaising with/managing a diverse range of clients and other stakeholders, throughout the successful delivery of projects
Experience of interpreting construction and build works designs and drawings
Proven experience of working with piling
Excellent working knowledge of a range of different construction techniques, including structures and materials
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
A willingness to travel to the head office (based on the outskirts of Birmingham) two to three times each month
Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Projects Manager include:

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Good local knowledge

If you are interested in the role of Projects Manager (Construction), please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy