Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager (Contracts)
Salary: Up to 37,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Remote, with a requirement to travel to one of the regional offices (Durham, Glasgow, Oldham, Newbury) when necessary

Benefits for Project Manager

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days after one full calendar year of service
• Pension contribution of 6%
• Annual bonus after one full calendar year of service
• Wellbeing days

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of relevant construction experience.
• BSc (MSc desirable) Chartered Status.
• SMSTS Qualification (Desirable).
• CSCS Management Qualification (Desirable).
• Risk Assessment Appreciation Training.

Role for Project Manager

Heels & Brogues Recruitment are working with a highly reputable company with a strong presence across the UK, specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. This role is accountable for the delivery of ground investigation services, assisting in the preparation of tenders, and technical and financial project management. Key performance indicators will be set annually by the directors. The Project Manager is expected to ensure that all technical work is carried out to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

• Coordination and execution of ground investigations.
• Contract management, ensuring timely project delivery and profit maximization.
• Provide expertise during the planning stage of new projects.
• Ensure follow-up on payments for completed works.
• Monitor costs related to individual contracts.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports.
• Assist the HSEQ Advisor in investigating accidents and incidents.
• Allocate staff to projects, ensuring competency and proper certification.

COMMUNICATION AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Maintain effective communication with clients.

Keep open communication with Directors, Principal Engineers, and staff.

Manage time to ensure effective use of billable and non-billable hours.

Work with Directors to develop personal objectives.

Participate in professional growth opportunities and staff development.

MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Contribute to geo-environmental business development and contract growth.
• Leverage networks to grow business opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining and improving Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental accreditations.

MONITORING AND AUDITING

• Assist in monitoring contractual and assurance performance with Directors and HSEQ Advisor.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES FOR PROJECT MANAGER

• Stay informed about economic, technological, and political changes affecting the industry.
• Promote transformational changes.
• Drive plan delivery, holding self and others accountable.
• Evaluate information to make sound decisions and manage risks.
• Apply commercial and business thinking to decision-making for value generation.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROJECT MANAGER

Assist in the production of tenders within required timescales.

Liaise with customers on contractual, pricing issues, and valuations.

Organise contracts.

Produce factual reports.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.