PROJECT MANAGER (£10 mill T/O business, circa 50 staff)
My client a well established successful and continually growing company is working with me exclusively to find them a Project Manager.
The role
- To Project Manage the Safe and Successful Delivery of assigned Installation Projects
- To meet Client targets in terms of Time, Cost and Quality - from initial planning through to System Commissioning.
Role Accountabilities:
1. Planning - Create, for senior PROJECT MANAGER sign-off, a project schedule for each project
which meets the needs of the client and our contractual obligations. Preparing all
paperwork, in respect of the project e.g. site surveys, risk assessments, method
statements. Meet and liaise as required with client personnel e.g. for confirmation of
specific requirements, progress meetings.
2. Resource Allocation - Confirm the materials, tools, amenities required for each project are
accurate and sourced/ordered and dispatched at the appropriate time for successful project
3. Delivery of Project - Delivery of project from Initiation to Completion and to the agreed
Time Frame, within agreed Costs and to the agreed Quality standards. Ensuring variations
to original drawings upon which original price was based are agreed in writing by the client
4. Staff Management - Responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision of project team and
for ensuring the assigned installation team, including subcontractors, are competent and
qualified to undertake the project requirements and that they are fully briefed in respect of
the project requirements, including systems of safe working, RAMS and Toolbox Talks etc,
and that signatures for such are collected as necessary and copies returned to the
QHSEDept.
5. Uniform. Take an active role in ensuring that engineers maintain a professional standard of
dress, and that branded clothing is worn at all times together with other
appropriate PPE as necessary.
6. Setting Benchmarks - Identifying and setting clear and relevant benchmarks to monitor
progress towards Time, Cost, and Quality on each project.
7. Budget Management - Responsible for the financial planning and monitoring of the project
costs, including re-forecasting as necessary.
8. Health, Safety, Welfare & Environment - Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and
welfare of staff allocated to and working on a project, for the prevention of pollution, and for
minimising the impact of project activities on the environment. Conducting regular site
safety audits and returning all audit paperwork to the QHSE Compliance Dept.
9. Quality Records - Ensuring records are maintained, in the associated Site and
Project File, as required by the Client and by Quality, Health & Safety and
Environmental Management Systems.
10. Others duties as necessary and directed to meet the needs of the Company.
Business Impact:
Responsible for the successful delivery of the projects assigned to the individual, for agreeing and
meeting associated targets, and for securing the income related to the project.
This role has direct impact on the following key measures:
• Financial for income, cost savings
• Customer satisfaction
• Legal compliance
• Staff satisfaction
Indirect Impact on:
• Cash Flow and Forecasting
• Brand Image
• Company certifications and accreditations
People Management
This role has a number of direct and indirect reports and is responsible for the effective
management of staff and sub-contractors as assigned to each project, and for the coaching and
mentoring of these as necessary with regards to skills and knowledge required to perform the tasks
safely, effectively and to the required standard.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience (KSE)
Within a construction context:
Planning and Time Management - experienced in ensuring that projects are completed within set
Resource Management - ensuring that equipment and materials are made available throughout a
project and that these are ordered and delivered to site in the correct quantities and with an
appropriate lead-in time
Financial and Budget Management - making sure that the project is completed within a financial
Communication - arranging meetings and ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of the project’s
Delegation and Motivation - the Project Manager, will be responsible for ensuring that tasks are
delegated effectively and staffs remain motivated to complete the project to a high standard.
HR-012-V1 initial issue Oct 2016
Relevant Construction and/or Project Management Qualifications - Required to hold a CSCS
Manager level card and may also include for example, CDM, SMSTS. MAPM Desired.
Communication/Relationships
Clients / Main Contractors - At times Complex and requiring negotiation and persuasion in addition
to provision of information
Suppliers / Sub contractors - Mostly straightforward, some difficult negotiations and may include
conversations with confidential or behavioural concerns. May include some language barriers
where ESOL sub-contractors are used.
Internal Staff - Simple, mainly liaising and providing/receiving information
Decision Making
Decisions can impact on the Company Finances and Reputation.
Decisions primarily - but not exclusively relate to:
• Project priorities and scheduling / re-scheduling
• Project variations
• Selection of Suppliers and Materials
• Health safety and welfare
Change Management
Change management is within the context of the assigned projects.
There will be number of daily problems to resolve some of which may be complex and answers will
not be readily available in standard working practices.
Special Conditions and Other Requirements
The role includes anti-social hours as required by the project phasing
The ability to travel frequently (possible overseas on occasion)