Project Manager - Civils

Argee LTD

Job Description

Project Manager – Civils. Possibly coming from a main contracting background. This is an urgent requirement for an established civil engineering contractor, for groundworks and associated heavy RC £1.2m package. This is a project that is using an exceptionally high level of rebar in the construction process. The contractor also works on structural refurbishment, specialist RC structures, shell and core to turnkey projects in excess of £30m. There are large groundbeams with a very substantial ring beam, service trenches through the length of the building and RC floors with very fine tolerances for specialist machinery.

The successful candidate should have qualifications to Diploma or Degree status in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or allied fields. You must have a proven track record in working on similar projects in the UK with a verifiable work history and be permitted to legally live and work in the UK

The company has a turnover approaching £200m and already has work secured for the forthcoming year that will see a further considerable growth in turnover and is expanding and developing further market sectors. This company has a reputation for pushing the jobs forward and winning additional phases, in their goal to increase their turnover. Client satisfaction is paramount and this has led to a high level of repeat business.

Current projects range from £250,000 to £32m and the intention is to increase the staff levels to run existing and secured projects, whilst also taking a positive role in securing further work. Building and civils trained professionals will be equally required to fill the varying roles.

You must come from a background where you have had experience in major projects either from a main contractor’s standpoint or as one of the major subcontractors on the schemes. Able to demonstrate a good employment track record you must be self motivated and prepared to put in the additional effort and time that will win work, meet deadlines and provide commercial success. You must be able to take responsibility for your and your subordinates’ achievements when reporting to the Contracts Director.

The rewards on offer are well above the industry average and are based on your ability to win and secure projects as well as ensuring that once won the projects are commercially successful. With full benefits and significant bonuses in prospect based on meeting and delivery of targets long term prospects with this industrious company are considerable for top quality candidates. You should be “hungry for success” and seeking “rewards commensurate with your input”.