About the job

Description

Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful civil engineering contractor with a large order book, have a current requirement for a Project Manager. Projects include enabling works, commercial groundworks and concrete substructures for a variety of interesting building projects in the Edinburgh area.

Your duties as Project Manager will include:

• Planning the entire project delivery to meet contractual and industry standards
• Organising the resources so that suitable resources are available to deliver the project on time and defect free
• Coordinating resources across the project and delivery objectives
• Monitoring the implementation of the QA system for quality control
• Taking corrective actions to improve the financial and commercial returns
• Coordinating with the commercial staff to ensure the resources, supply chain and contractual opportunities can be utilised to maximise returns
• Taking action to enhance client relationships
• Monitoring safety on site and feedback learnings into the business.

Applications for the role of Project Manager are welcome from candidates with:

• A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
• Experience working at Site Agent or Project Manager level for another civil engineering contractor, ideally on commercial groundworks projects
• Experience of working on a variety of general civil engineering projects
• Excellent knowledge of safety and environmental legislation
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and man management skills