Project Manager - Civils / Highways

A great opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a high–quality consultancy specialising in a range of construction industry sectors, specialising in Retail.

Job Description:

• Planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads and car parks to ensure safe and cost–effective transportation of people and goods for a varying client base.
• Looking at all areas of development, from inception to delivery, of various Construction / Retail related projects around the UK.
• The management of all aspects of the project from start to finish; planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of various projects working to a series of pre–determined goals and objectives always with the client's requirements in mind.
• Communication across all levels of management, to develop and establish a brief for the project that clearly defines all objectives.
• Setting of measurable objectives and timelines within the projects; and managing other consultant disciplines and contractors to ensure deliver to cost, time and quality standards.
• Maintain records and work folders – ensuring all work is checked and appropriately approved for distribution.
• Managing of all retail construction / redevelopment projects in a live environment

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Construction Project Management.
• Full driving license and own car with ability to travel within the UK.
• CSCS card – Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve).
• Knowledge of highway design standards.
• Experience of using AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings.
• Construction Project management experience.
• Strong IT skills, in particular Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Pro–active and self motivated.
• Base understanding of CDM regulations.
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Pro–active and self–motivated
• Presentation and reporting skills
• Working with retail clients / Managing retail construction / redevelopment
• SMSTS
• CDM awareness training.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Up to date knowledge on H&S legislation
• CAD skills and ability to work with other Engineers to undertake all technical aspects required for project delivery

Additional Details:

• 30,000.00– 42,000.00 per year
• Perkbox (Discounts at major retailers, Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme, etc.)
• Life Insurance cover (3 times salary), includes Smart Health (24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a health check, a nutritionist consultation, expert second medical opinions, and personalised online fitness programmes), Bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• 25 Holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays)
• An extra day's holiday on your birthday
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Wellness programme
• Training paid for (subject to training agreement)
• Professional fees paid
• Cycle to work Scheme available
• Tech Scheme available
• Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3% (to meet government requirements)
• Paid bank holidays
• On–site parking
• Probation period 3 months
• Expenses paid for work related travel.
• Mileage 45p first 10,000 miles, then 25p
• 37.5 hours per week
• Office hours (Flexible start and finish times as per contract terms, early finish on Fridays)
• Open plan and knowledge sharing office
• Driving Licence (required)
• Willingness to travel