Project Manager in South Central England

Company Overview

Our client is a leading UK construction company. Spanning 85 years, our client has become one of the most respected builders in the South West. Leading edge solutions ... target-driven performance ... collaborative partnerships - these philosophies ensure over 75% of turnover is with repeat clients, with £75m pa undertaken within formal framework alliances. The Group's structure reflects the specialist construction skills required in certain sectors. To maintain and build on our position as a market leader in Retail, Leisure and Education, they have established divisions focused exclusively on each market. Dependent on size, regional projects outside of these sectors are undertaken by their General Contracting or Special Projects divisions. Successful construction relationships are delivered through people. Our client offers the culture, resources and responsibility to ensure employees can flourish and grow. They provide a unique environment for personal development and shared learning through structured secondments between divisions, coupled with central support for innovation, improving technical standards and exploiting Information Technology.

Job Description

You will be managing a £7.5M refurbishment / upgrade of an accommodation block and a dining centre.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
Selects and coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project.
Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
Is responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
Supervises assistant managers, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, and corrects any safety violations or other reported deficiencies.
Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated.
Reports to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated
The ideal candidate must previous proven ability to manage teams on:
Refurbishment projects;
Setting up a site team;
Client interface and pre-development knowledge
IE. PQQ's, preparing contractors proposals, reviewing and monitoring the tender programme.
Previous knowledge of working within a Defence environment is required or knowledge of implementing strict client controlled procedures.

Contact

For more information, contact me Sarah Davies quoting:
Job Ref 549382
01489 865200

sarah.davies@fusionpeople.com

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