PROJECT MANAGER
Location: Thurrock, UK
Contract duration: 12+ Months – Renewable (Outside IR35)
Accommodation: Provided
Project: Waste from energy (Construction)
Start Date: 31st March
Account Manager: Anthony Hughes

Airswift are currently partnering with a global company who are currently in need of an experienced and motivated Project Manager to be based in Thurrock, UK. The project manager will join the project delivery team in Thurrock, on a 12+ month LTD contract basis. This role will require a strong focus on leadership responsibilities, with a strong background in construction project management.

Role & Responsibilities Prepare pre-mobilisation plans and pre-construction requirements including HSE Plans, Quality Plans, RAMS and ITP’s. Validation and preparation of commercial budgets and essential reporting structures Responsible for Construction, HSEQ, Commercial and Project Controls functions of the project. Assess and monitor deployment of labour, supervision and equipment during construction, paying particular attention to available work fronts. Ensure that methods of work are up to date, efficient and in accordance with company and client safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety. Set up, update and monitor the Project Measure and SE. Investigate and account for any deviations from budget man-hours / Norms on a weekly basis. Ensure that Take-Offs of all Construction Drawings are carried out to record and manage any changes on an ongoing basis throughout the project cycle are being carried out. Ensure construction installation keeps to the plan and any delays are recorded and communicated to client with the respective Cause & Effect analysis. Ensure the completion and submission of early warnings/ variations for any additional works outside of the agreed scope of work. Attend site meetings with client and chair internal weekly meetings. Official correspondence to / from client. Ensure construction organisation is adequate, that staff at all levels understand their role and responsibilities and that effective delegation takes place. Managing project health and safety with support from the HSE Manager. Work closely with quantity surveyor to develop the Monthly progress applications to include all values relating to labour materials management, plant and equipment and escalation. Monitor and Maintain project cost control and reporting, ensuring efficient work practices, time & attendance, working hours, pay rates, labour mix etc. Managing the Procurement, Tender Evaluation & Selection of sub-contractors and follow through the implementation, forecasting and contract closeout. Train and mentor junior and intermediate staff. Work with project personnel to resolve technical and constructability issues. Prepare and administrate multiple subcontracts. Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports – HSE/Procurement/P.Controls/Commercial/Quality/Engineering/Construction Ensure the project is fully compliant with all applicable HSEQ policies and procedures.
Role Requirements 10+ years construction experience with a minimum of 5 years as a Construction Manager or Degree Qualified Engineer with 10+years project based experience Relevant post-secondary construction/trades related education Preference given to those with experience in the O&G, Power Generation and heavy industrial sectors Good contractual knowledge Strong communication skills Strong knowledge of project controls, estimating, scheduling, tendering, planning Strong construction safety knowledge Leadership skills Computer Applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word
The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.