Project Manager – Build

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.