Project Manager

JacksonHyder; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in Guildford to oversee highways projects. Responsibilities include managing site staff, preparing project plans, and ensuring timely contract completion. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification, proven experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as life assurance, a pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The ‘great escape’ – leave off 2 hours early every Friday

Extensive training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor on highways projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and ICE membership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff, operatives, and sub-contractors.
• Prepare method statements and project management plans.
• Monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Change management

Education

Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng)

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS qualification

Temporary Works Coordinator

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager in our Highways Division working on all elements of highways works (carriageway construction, surfacing, waterproofing structures, expansion joints, drainage, parapets, VRS, Ducting etc).

Ideally you will be located close to Guilford area and be willing to cover the National Highways Area which could include Hampshire and Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.

Are you the person we are looking for?

The successful candidate will need to have experience working for a main contractor on projects which should include highways. We’re after a team player who has excellent communication and people skills who have the ability to manage change.

Already experienced as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, be a Temporary Works Coordinator and possess an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at work qualification is desirable. Knowledge of NEC contracts and incorporated Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) membership would also be an advantage.

Benefits

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• The ‘great escape’ – leave off 2 hours early every Friday
• Extensive training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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