Project Manager – Tier 1 contractor

Project Manager – Birmingham – Perm

Job Summary:

To support the APM SPM to coordinate and manage the APM investigation works including the consents, planning, scope review, procurement and delivery of the investigation works in accordance with the Contractor’s Management Plan maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to meet the construction programme; the incentive target; achieve exemplary quality and sustainability standards; ensuring the correct resourcing and incentivisation. To support the Construction Lead to create and develop the culture and behaviours to meet the HS2 Construction Partner Objectives in collaboration with all parties as described in WI 830 (Collaboration).

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for providing information to the external Works SPM for both short form and long form report outlining the progress of the Substructure works, actual cost, forecast and highlighting any problems and issues for resolution. Attend delivery meetings with HS2 External Works Lead (and deputise for the Substructure SPM as required)
• Support the co-ordination between the construction, design, procurement and commercial departments to ensure the substructure sub-contracts are awarded and work started in accordance with the schedule of works.
• To create a high performing substructure team through the setting of clear SMART targets via the team plan and complying with the performance management process for all team members.
• Promote and deliver a collaborative environment throughout all members of the team including stakeholders and the supply chain.
• Establish and maintain site organisation and facilitate effective communications between the Employer’s representatives
• Receipt of instruction from the client Construction Manager.
• Ensure a clear understanding of levels of authority to receive instructions by the client Construction Manager or Supervisor and receipt of other contractual communication within the team and supply chain.
• To ensure performance management process and ensure the appropriate training is planned and delivered.
• Promote and deliver works in accordance with HS2 standards and without defects. Ensure works are monitored to achieve right first-time workmanship and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal and the ability to report at Project level.
• A good working knowledge of the: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other relevant legislation
• Be commercially astute with experience of project controls and delivery to budget.
• NEC contract experience.
• Excellent organisation and people management/ team building skills.
• Experience managing similar packages (investigation and surveys), delivering scope as PM for medium to big size civils/building projects.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Be educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically an Engineering discipline. A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience can be demonstrated.
• Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member or Fellow of Institute of Civil Engineering or hold an equivalent professional status.
• Computer skills – well developed IT skills including a working knowledge of BIM, AutoCad, and the use of collaborative platforms.
• Hold a CSCS Card and have undertaken the appropriate Safety for Senior Managers training.
• Demonstrate experience of complex RC structures and station/transport interchange infrastructure build and employment in mid-management roles on projects of similar scope and scale, within the construction industry.
• Proven track record of delivering projects to time and budget, together with an exemplary safety, quality and sustainability record.
• Experience of operating for major infrastructure clients typically, NR and other UK or International organisations.
• Experience of managing interfaces with other contractors and Network Rail Projects

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.