Senior project manager

Abatec are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager, to join our client, a leading Civil Engineering Contractor, to work on AMP8 of the South West Water Framework throughout the Devon Cornwall region. The role will be based out of Exeter however the successful individual will be expected to travel to various sites. The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the management and success of the projects, including customer relations, pre-construction and estimating process, health and safety, quality, environmental, programme and the cost/value of operations. As a Senior Project Manager you will: * Have overall responsibility for the management and successful delivery of packages of projects delivered under the South West Water Framework. * Provide support during the estimating process by involvement in the preparation of programmes, buildability and recording risks and opportunities. * Ensure that programmes for the construction phase, maintaining as-built progress and producing completion programmes for live projects are in place, used and are effective. * Ensure Quality/Safety/Environmental Plans for any project they are involved in are produced and that these are updated, actions implemented and effective on any of their projects. * Ensure the requisition and procurement of labour, plant, and materials is within tender allowances. * Be aware of the commercial implications of decisions taken on a project and be prepared to fully justify these to all levels of management. * Management of Project and Site teams as appropriate. * Be prepared to implement effective delegation of tasks to team members and make informed decisions on behalf of the team in accordance with the accepted commercial and corporate rules for our business. * Guide and ensure that the appropriate methodology selection, preparation of Method Statements, Risk and COSHH Assessments are being implemented to a high standard and in line with our business management procedures. * Have financial overview of project in terms of tender allowances; variances between tender and actual costs; preparation of cost to complete forecasts with QS team; ability to use financial feedback information to refine or develop methods and resources where practical to ensure a successful financial outcome for the project or limit the exposure to loss or reduced margin. * Maintain and develop client relationships for ensuring a successful outcome on completion and enhancing opportunities for securing repeat work. * Proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project ndash; promotion of positive image of the Tilbury Douglas name to protect and promote the brand name. * Develop team culture to create an environment where motivation and morale is high and earn respect of team members to gain their commitment and support that ensures their optimum input in the project. * Participate in team development for the benefit of the individuals and the company. * Develop supply chain relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors for the benefit of the project and future contracts. * Have active involvement within the wider Interserve business to enhance awareness and abilities and assist Interserve in our strategy to ldquo;Continuously Improve rdquo;. Our client requires a Senior Project Manager with: * Waste Water Non-Infra experience (desirable). * Experience of both pre-production and production project management in a major project rsquo;s environment desirable. * Contract administration experience desirable. * An appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, Production Thinking and other techniques that assure programme, cost and quality performance. * BIM/digital experience desirable. * Professional qualification is desirable. * SMSTS safety qualification and relevant CSCS card is desirable. * Experience in a similar role within an equivalent construction organisation is desirable and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of people, and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team. * Full UK Driving Licence. Salary and benefits include: * GBP70,000 ndash; GBP80,000 per annum * Car allowance, Bonus scheme * 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) * Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover), Life Assurance, Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% * 2 days volunteering opportunities If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher. The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in. Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client