Project Manager

OCS Recruitment Ltd

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts/Project Director, as Project Manager you be responsible for the coordination of all project disciplines in conjunction with the Site Manager, managing the design and ultimately delivering a high-quality job, safely and on programme.

Main Responsibilities

* Provide a strategic link between the design department, commercial team, and site.

* Produce accurate, consistent, and professional records, reports and general information.

* Act as the main interface with the client, government officials and any other relevant Third Parties throughout the lifetime of the Project

* Perform Pre-Construction duties, including development of Construction Management Plans and obtaining all necessary pre-commencement permits and agreements

* Ensure all company processes are being adhered to on a project-by-project basis.

* Survey sites to mitigate problems and check viability of design.

* Ensure the product meets Client and end-user expectation in relation to build and finish.

* Manage and coordinate sub-contract and direct labour workforces.

* Provide labour costing for various projects to determine feasibility and profitability.

* Supervise and coach site management staff as and when development is required.

* Produce reports on job progress both internally and to the Client.

* Work closely with the Planning Manager to Develop, implement and manage programmes of works for all aspects of the Project

* Risk Management, including development and implementation of a Project Risk Register

* Ensuring Projects are managed strictly in accordance with the company’s Health & Safety Management system

* Management of Design Consultants to ensure Design release in line with Construction and Procurement programme. Design Management and coordination of all disciplines to ensure compliant, efficient and cost-effective design.

* Work closely with Project Commercial Team for procurement and budget management. Helping to develop scopes for tender packages, reviewing tender submissions and involvement with sub-contractor selection.

* Any other duties as required by management.

Education/Experience

* A Degree / HND in a construction related discipline would be desirable however not essential.

* Previous experience of running £20M+ projects working for a main contractor.

* Commercially aware with extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process including design coordination, quantity surveying, procurement, programme management and Health & Safety

* A planned and proven career path in a Construction Management.

* Proven ability of working on several projects simultaneously.

* In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and other regulatory matters.

* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

* Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

* IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

* Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland.

* Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK