Senior Project Manager - Leeds - Regional Civils Work - Permanent Role - £60-70k

Our client, a highly sought after contractor operating regionally, with a turnover of over £200m and employing over 1000 staff is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager from Leeds. They have recently several local frameworks - meaning an increased steady stream of projects, 5* delivery standards and reputation in the industry with a large repeat client base with various local authorities.

Overall Objective

To lead and manage projects from their initial concept through to adoption – including close liaison through preconstruction phase with design consultants
To ensure schemes are completed within timescales, budgetary requirements and to the highest standards
Motivate and lead others to successfully deliver construction projects to completion

Key Accountabilities

Plan and schedule workforce requirements for internal resources and Sub contractors, ensuring adequate resources for holidays/ peaks in workload
Monitor and manage project programmes to ensure progress to plan
Ensure timely submission of key reporting requirements for client system
Monitor and control preliminary costs, working closely with Commercial department to ensure maximum efficiency of delivery
Monitor and Manage work to ensure quality of overall products
Ensure site /workforce is compliant with Health & Safety regulations at all times
Manage individual larger schemes or multiple smaller schemes
Anticipate potential problems and take responsibility to move the scheme forward
Establish good working relations with clients and staff, ensuring communication is clear, appropriate and effective at all levels
Use customer / client information to tailor services to meet individual need
Conduct day to day line management duties effectively following Esh Group policies and procedures (including recruitment / selection; induction; training; appraisals ;absence management; disciplinary and grievances)
Prepare and submit site timely and accurate reports
It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility

General responsibilities

The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.

To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities for self and others.
To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Key Measurements

ESH H & S audits
Delivery of projects on time and in budget

Experience & Qualifications

At least 3 years contracting and development experience
Good financial awareness
In depth knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety
Experience of working in Public arena with good customer communication skills
Good planning awareness

Personal Skills

Encourages and supports other colleagues
Remains focused when faced with competing demands
Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm
Adapts their communication style to suit their customer/ colleague responding to their feedback or queries
Works productively in a high-pressure environment
Assists others with support and directions to enable them to carry out their work
Excellent time management skills
Gathers customer feedback for their service, and uses this to improve the customer experience
Builds rapport with all customers and service users
Professional behaviour at all times, setting an example to others
Effective listening skills
Attention to detail
Customer focused