Project Manager

Department: South West Water

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Exeter, Devon, Peninsula House (South West Water HQ)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all work within the contract under your control are carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations, while working to maximize the profitability of the contract and ensuring satisfaction of contractual requirements
• Manage site resources to meet the successful delivery of the project including subcontractors and visiting support. Assign staff and subcontractors to roles and responsibilities.
• Liaise with Senior Manager in relation to performance and reporting
• Ensure compliance with the client’s authorisation requirements and specifications, with the company standards of service and quality systems 
• Control documentation, working closely with the back-office support team
• Ensure that the health and safety competence of sub-contract organisation and direct labour are assessed prior to commencing work
• Assess the risk associated with our operations and ensure that the correct site-specific method statements and risk assessments are compiled in advance of works
• Have a keen eye on the commercials of the contract, making sure we can deliver for our clients and maintain profitability 
• Manage all resources e.g. labour, materials and plant
• Take pride in our delivery, and make repeat business a measure of success
• Demand safety and competence, including training requirements, and push for improvement in all teams
• Manage and motivate a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example
• Have an ordered approach to the development of the people in your area

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction preferable Knowledge of relevant management techniques (resource management, monitoring and control, Cost Planning and Programme Management)
• H&S Qualification IOSH/NEBOSH or similar
• NRSWA Regulations
• Temporary Works Regulations TWC
• Financial awareness
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Work Regulations, CDM 2015 H&S at Work Act 1974
• Knowledge of contract law and appropriate Conditions of Contract NEC 4
• Construction practice (pipelaying, tunnelling, MEICA installation, reinforced concrete, flow diversions, etc.)
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good management skills
• Clean Driving Licence

Job Benefits