Project Manager in Lancashire

Your new company
A well-established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its operational team. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure, highways, public realm and utilities projects across the North West for a range of public and private sector clients.
With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across the region, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional to take ownership of major civil engineering projects whilst developing their career within a successful and forward-thinking contractor.

Your new role
As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion. Working closely with commercial, technical and site teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships and coordinate all aspects of project delivery across a range of highways, infrastructure and utility schemes.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing civil engineering and infrastructure projects from award through to handover
Leading Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors to achieve project objectives
Overseeing highways, public realm, drainage, utilities and general infrastructure works
Managing project programmes, resources and site activities
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
Chairing progress meetings and coordinating project delivery teams
Monitoring project performance, costs, risk and programme compliance
Supporting commercial teams with variations, compensation events and change management
Reviewing and maintaining construction programmes and look-ahead plans
Managing procurement activities, resource allocation and subcontractor performance
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards
Coordinating design development and technical deliverables with internal and external stakeholders
Producing regular progress reports for senior management and clients
Identifying opportunities to improve project performance and operational efficiencyWhat you'll need to succeed

To be considered, you will ideally possess:

Proven experience delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects within the UK
Previous experience in a Project Manager position within a contractor environment
Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, public realm, utilities and infrastructure works
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and supply chains
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills
Excellent programme management and planning capability
Experience managing client and stakeholder relationships
Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
A commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety
HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
SMSTS and CSCS qualificationsWhat you'll get in return

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to deliver a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects
Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
Exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects across the North West
Strong pipeline of secured work and future opportunities
Supportive management team and collaborative working environmentWhat you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact John Wilson at Hays Civil Engineering for a confidential discussion.

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