Project Manager (Civils)

Carbon60; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

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Overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Project Management of a NEC Highway Improvement and carriageway maintenance project within the BCP area. Construction is scheduled to commence April 2025.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the project life cycle of a NEC contract.
2. Manage all contract communications, through CEMAR or equivalent.
3. Use technical knowledge and proven experience to develop solutions to resolve site queries, design issues, and clarifications.
4. Review and accept contractor programmes.
5. Review contractors' traffic management plans and proposals.
6. Provide project highlight/progress reports in a suitable format to update the client team.
7. Monitor project progress against programme, quality, and budget.
8. Provide technical advice to clients and colleagues, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure efficient design and construction phases.
9. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, Freedom of Information, and Data Protection laws.
10. Provide updates and support to internal communications teams to enable residents and stakeholders to be informed of the programme of works.
11. Management of internal BCP staff supporting the project delivery e.g., site supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

1. BSc/BEng (Hons) Degree in Civil Engineering or related experience.
2. NEC Project Manager Accreditation.
3. Experience in Leadership/Management of a team.
4. Experience in all stages of design and construction of civil engineering projects, supervising construction activities, AutoCAD, CEMAR or equivalent, and Project Management Software.
5. Knowledge of relevant design standards, regulations, and specifications, including: DMRB (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges), TSRGD (Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions), Manual for Streets, and CDM Regulations (Construction, Design & Management).
6. Experience and knowledge of highway contracts, specifications, methods of measurement, item coverage, and pricing schedules relating to highway projects and schemes.
7. Valid UK driving licence (for site visits).
8. Understanding of public sector frameworks, specifications, and methods of measurement.

Decision Making Areas:

1. Technical & Design Solutions - Selecting appropriate engineering solutions, materials, and construction methods to meet project requirements and standards.
2. Project & Budget Management - Prioritising tasks and ensuring projects stay on time and within budget.
3. Health, Safety & Compliance - Ensuring compliance with regulations (CDM, Health & Safety at Work Act) and mitigating site risks.
4. Site & Construction Management - Overseeing works, resolving on-site issues, and ensuring quality and contract compliance.

Working Conditions:

1. Office and site-based. Working from home, BCP central office, or on-site location.
2. Constant working on live highways and construction sites, including lone working.
3. Communicating with colleagues, contractors, and the public in a challenging environment.
4. Occasional requirements for out of hours and weekend work.
5. Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.

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