Construction Project manager

Searchability NS&D work very closely with some of the UKs leading National Security & Defence organisations. We currently have Project Manager positions available with the UK's largest construction and infrastructure provider. These positions will be placed within our clients Defence business unit working on secure projects for the MoD.

Candidates must be eligible/willing to undergo SC and DV security clearance. Active clearances desired.

Your role

• To manage and successfully deliver projects within the business.
• To manage customer relationships, and retain customers by meeting and exceeding expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project team and supply chain to deliver projects to time, cost, and quality targets and standards.
• Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained.
• Ensure sustainability targets are achieved.
• Manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to manage expectations.
• Ensure the Company and Divisional procedures and policies are followed by the relevant teams, i.e. the Business Management System, including the Process Operating Model.
• Manage external consultants (e.g. design) to enable delivery - driving value, customer focus and achievement of the project's objectives.
• May manage or input into any post completion issues to maintain a positive customer relationship and repeat business performance levels.
• Ensure effective records are maintained and kept for project delivery.
• Report periodically to Senior Management on project progress, risks and issues using robust reporting systems to meet the needs of the business.
• Manage and deliver operational excellence and efficiency through, appropriate use of leadership indicator health check reviews through the Bid, Pre- construction and Construction phases of the project.
• Utilise BIM, where appropriate, to optimise project delivery and drive safety, particularly through the use of 3D design and 4D (3D design and time) virtual construction simulation and how to use visualisation to support collaborative integrated teamwork.
• Understand the relevant Contract terms and conditions for each project.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Support the delivery of CSUK's Sustainability activities.

Personal Qualities and Experience

• Steel frame construction experience.
• Modular construction experience.
• Previous experience in construction project management within the relevant industry is desirable (MoD).
• The ability to communicate effectively is required to manage customer relationships, in addition to strong planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency.
• Some experience of leading teams, and confidence in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets are required.
• Financial awareness is required to deliver targets, with a desire to continuously improve safety and sustainability performance.
• An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required.
• A relevant professional qualification, such as APMP, and a relevant technical qualification are desirable. Experience of Lean Construction principles and Lean practitioner training are desirable.