Project Manager

Project Manager

Cheshire

up to £270 per day depending on experience

6 months

Our client is looking for an experienced project manager to join their team in Cheshire to work across a number of public sector projects.

The Role

• To oversee the Design, Estimation, Value for money, Delivery and handover of Capital improvement projects. Typical projects range from M&E infrastructure upgrades and building fabric life cycle repairs on large public sector properties.
• Comply with all Company policies/procedures to ensure timely and effectively implementation.
• Ensure contractual commitments are met in accordance with contract SLA's and other requirements detailed within the contract documentation.
• Ensure financial policies and processes are effectively communicated, implemented and monitored.
• To be customer focused within all areas of operational activities and maximise relationships with clients.
• Manage and develop Company project costing activities and ensure a standardised process is followed for delivery of projects.
• Provide technical input to proposals and tenders in support of the business.
• Attend meetings with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and other company members as necessary.
• Monitor and manage Project WIP/Debt to an acceptable level.
• Oversee the administration of items relating to the costing of projects.
• Develop new business and relationships.
• Achieve financial budget targets set by the Operations Director
• Compliance with and record keeping for Company ISO Quality Management Systems.
• Control and monitor the performance of the specialist service provider and sub-contractors.
• Minimising Company risk from a technical, financial or health and safety perspective by making appropriate checks in a timely manner.
• Ensure the provision of extra works and 'out of contract' works proposals have the required authorisations before commencing and that they are produced in a timely manner, in line with contract requirements.
• Managing costs and maximising profitability in line with the regional budget and the requirements of the contract.
• To report and communicate project development.
• Other reasonable activities as necessary

Qualifications or Required Experience: 

• Proven and extensive experience within a similar role
• Operational and technical experience with demonstrated potential ideally from a building services M&E background with appreciation of building fabric trades.
• Ability to chair professional meetings
• Technical expertise, qualifications or apprenticeship in a craft skill or engineering discipline would be an important pre-requisite of the role
• Proven experience in Project Management of projects or work packages over the value of £1million.
• Ability to plan and organise their work effectively to meet changing environments and needs
• Proven track record to the successful delivery of multi task building services related projects
• Ability to liaise with and supervise contractors
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis
• To be able to communicate at all levels, with excellent written and oral skills
• To be self-motivated and to be able to motivate others, to be reliable and to be able to act with responsibility
• IT skills required with specific reference to the Microsoft suite of packages
• Hold sufficient Health and Safety (CDM) experience that allows the effective running of projects. Holds or working towards NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Must hold a minimum professional qualification in Project Management to HNC / HND, APMP or PRINCE2

If you are interested in this role, please apply immediately