Project Manager

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Project Manager opportunity to join our team on or long term Framework / Projects within the Helensburgh area. For this position a strong knowledge of M&E is preferable but not essential.

This is a diverse framework with several different projects taking place at any one time. The position will also require full security clearance to be considered for the role.

Overall responsibility for the Contract Performance of the projects within the portfolio. This includes each project's cost / programme / quality / HSE performance across all stages from conception to completion.

The Project Manager is the most senior project-based member of staff and is the leader of the project team. The team is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the project; ensuring the project is planned, programmed and delivered on time to the satisfaction of the client with respect to quality, safety, environmental impact and budget.

Accountable for:

• The programme performance of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages.
• The commercial performance (including change control) of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages.
• The accurate completion of the Monthly Project Review Dashboards and associated reporting (review of these to be held with Portfolio Contract/Commercial Managers).
• Management of all risks and opportunities of the projects within their portfolio, across all stages.
• SHEQ performance of all sites within their portfolio.
• Procurement and supply chain performance across their portfolio.

Responsible for:

• Agree project targets with the Contracts Manager, and ensure progress is measured regularly and feedback provided through the business reporting procedures.
• Prioritisation of tasks across portfolio.
• Manage and support the production of a fully resourced programme across the portfolio and ensure:
  • Design, procurement and construction phases are clearly defined with a critical path and milestones
  • Ensure that commercial team are fully involved in the plan and requirements
  • Establish clear areas of responsibility for delivery of the plan

Attend (appropriate) collaborative planning and programme review meetings.

• Ensure that progress is monitored and the programme updated by:
  • Organising regular update meetings with the project team. Update overall strategy if required and give direction on key dates, critical path and areas of concern.

• Be a champion for improving HSEQ performance:
  • Be familiar with and observe all relevant statutory provisions applicable to construction and related industries.
  • Implement the company's procedures for managing HSEQ requirements and ensure that the Client receives the necessary documentation to satisfy their needs.
  • Ensure an overall Site Management Plan is produced for each project, and that safe systems of work are prepared for each activity.
  • Ensure all employees, self-employed and sub-contractors understand their HSEQ responsibilities and are adequately trained and competent.
  • Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported to the HSEQ Manager, and undertake necessary investigations, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure 4-weekly HSEQ planning meetings are held and are adequate.

Be responsible for ensuring adequate training, support and mentoring is provided to the project teams to allow them to fulfil their HSEQ responsibilities. via initiatives and rigorous application of the HSEQ Management System.

About you

• Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND)
• Proven technical organisational skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues
• Experience in civil engineering

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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