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Job Title: Project Manager Location: St Albans Pay: £40 per hour Hours: Monday Friday The Construction and estates project manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects and associated Estates projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of construction principles, project management methodologies, and excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors. Key Responsibilities: Project planning and scheduling Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, milestones, and resource requirements Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure alignment of project objectives with organisational goals. Establish clear project scopes and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, sponsors and user departments Ensure project deliverables are on time Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control measures are implemented throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor expenses, review invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality. Ensuring that each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard. Lead project teams effectively, providing guidance, support, and direction to team members. Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes productivity and innovation. Support the selection and management of external contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines Support the negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring favourable terms for the organisation. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout the construction process. Ensure quality assurance measures are implemented to maintain high standards of workmanship and safety Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, issues, and risks. Prepare and present comprehensive project reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and recommendations Skills Required: Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating the ability to prioritise tasks effectively 5 years of experience in project management within the construction industry, with a proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects from the client perspective. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of construction principles, techniques, and materials. Construction Knowledge Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards. Ability to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management. Experience in effectively managing and delegating tasks to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and vendors. Ability to make informed decisions under pressure, considering project objectives, constraints, and risks. Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards governing construction projects. Benefits: Parking on site 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted. Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10's Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data.
Role overview: My client is a Leading, Civil & Environmental Engineering Contractor. Due to planned growth and an influx of work in Southern England, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Project Manager with a solid background in Civil Engineering Projects. The company specialise in the following sectors; Marine Civil Engineering Ports, Harbours & Marinas Dredging Environment Agency Works Flood Defence Works Waterways Maintenance & Restoration Waterway Infrastructure & Piling Waste Re-Use and Habitat Protection As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Site delivery team, inclusive of - Site Manager, Foreman, Gangers, Machine operators and operatives Role definition: Efficiently and safely manage project(s) contributing to increasing the number of projects profitably delivered. Ensuring safe and effective delivery whilst managing the expectations and relationship of the client and ensuring that projects deliver against all defined objectives. Work in collaboration with various departments/areas of the supply chain and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered to the highest possible standard with regard to quality, time, safety and value. These are critical roles that are focused on project delivery. Purpose of role: Simultaneously manage the five key phases of multiple high risk and/or complex projects, including projects delivered under framework agreements as well as those won competitively. Ensure projects are completed under price, to prescribed timescales and required quality whilst effectively managing safety, environment and where appropriate heritage issues. These five stages being; ECI where required Estimating and tendering Design (permanent and temporary works) Construction/delivery Project close out, including settlement of final accounts Undertake the role of Contractor (under the JCT and or NEC type contract) to ensure that the contract is efficiently and effectively managed to ensure the company receives maximum value by exemplar contract management (including any supply chain/ partner contracts). Project Manager job description/person specification: Significantly contribute to continuous improvement in project management processes and construction standards, quality, safety and value across the group. Project Managers level of decision making required: Manage projects of an unlimited value, risk and complexity. Using knowledge and experience make judgement regarding risk related issues and required action. Using knowledge and experience to make judgements regarding modifying the project programme to deal with risks, opportunities, and variances. Prioritise workload and competing elements and activities of multiple projects to ensure delivery to timescales agreed. Judgement regarding upward referral of issues to line management for further guidance Project Manager's experience and competence: Proven experience of managing multiple high complexity projects within the relevant discipline. 10 years or more experience preferred. Experience of managing projects £2m plus. Proven experience of managing multiple high complexity Design & Build Projects throughout the project lifecycle. Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline (essential). Chartered membership of appropriate professional body (not essential). Knowledge of all aspects of successful project management. Excellent commercial awareness and proven experience of delivering profitable works. Experience of risk and risk management. Proficient in the use of personal computer and business applications/software etc. Valid driving licence and willingness to travel throughout UK. Can do attitude. Benefits & Rewards: The company offer a comprehensive benefits package which will include a highly competitive basic salary, a company car or car allowance, holidays, company pension scheme, private healthcare, company bonus scheme, training & Progression and much more.