Project Manager -
Job Description At CMDP+ we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.
CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their Delivery team with a Construction and Delivery Lead / Project Manager for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.
The Joint Venture has been set up specifically to execute the 5-year (2025 - 2030) AMP8 capital delivery framework. We will be delivering a programme of works up to 1bn over the 5-year period consisting of both heavy civil engineering and mechanical and electrical activities.
At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we'd love to hear from you-even if you don't tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
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Responsibilities - Management of Client interface meetings and reporting of progress/cost to the CMDP PM and Commercial Team representative.
- Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site teams to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
- Management of H&S and Quality data with the site team for reporting purposes.
Review contractual agreements and develop working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Client, Contracts Manager and Specialist / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies. - Manage and undertake internal project reviews
- Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Contracts Manager and Commercial department.
- Be fully conversant with specialists' contract conditions.
- Positively manage the programme to ensure the appropriate specialists provide the level of resources with the necessary skills so as not to impede the construction programme.
- Communicate with the Contracts Manager, site team and the commercial team's issues of non-conformances and contractual correspondence. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
- Ensure that a full and accurate daily site diary is kept, including any changes / variations, specialists' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with the design team /site team.
- Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.
- Keep abreast of developments in professional field
- Adherence to Costain policies and procedures
- Supervising responsibility for site teams; liaison with internal and external stakeholders
- Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies
- Management of design partner(s) in the delivery of project specifications and deliverables.
- Responsible for the overall delivery of contracts within your allocated portfolio
Qualifications - Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
- Understanding of Engineering Principles
- Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
- Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software).
Relevant CSCS Card - Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
- Current Driving Licence
- Experience of resource management and workforce efficiency
- Experience of NEC3 or 4
Desirable (the ideal) - Water industry experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- MICE
- MAPM
- Computer competence
- Vocational Training (successful experience of project management)
About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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