Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Location:

Cheltenham - 5 days onsite working
Start Date:

ASAP - Pending clearance transfer
Duration:

12 Months
Clearance:

Candidates must currently hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance, a "Green Badge". UKSV/MoD clearances are not eligible for this role.

As a Construction Project Manager your first project comprises several work packages, including the delivery of a large complex new build facility.

Requirements:
Proven experience in leadership roles within major and/or complex projects and understanding of the support and tools to succeed.
Proven strong commercial, construction procurement and project financial knowledge.
A high level of technical construction knowledge and experience of having delivered large complex projects.
Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated strong collaborative behaviours.
Strong performance driven culture.
Ability to lead and manage internal staff, contingent labour and 3rd Party Suppliers.
Ability and desire to engage with clients to fulfil market and client needs.
Prior knowledge and experience of specialist construction in the Built Environment is desirable.
A good understanding and experience of NEC4 contracting is highly desirable.

The Individual:
Experience of shaping and contributing to the leadership of a large project delivery team comprising a range of professionals from multiple organisations.
Ability to influence project technical and delivery staff and collaborate effectively to achieve successful outcome driven projects.
A flexible and innovative and proactive individual, able to keep calm under pressure and working to often demanding client timelines.
A high expectation of performance for themselves and other members of the team, coupled with a drive for continuous improvement.
Customer focused with excellent relationship management skills.
A high level of construction experience and knowledge of complex major projects.
Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, verbal and written.
Good commercial knowledge and experience - understands contracts and able to manage internal and external change effectively.
Good knowledge and experience of implementing and operating Project Governance, Controls and Reporting including Planning, Risks/Issues, Finance and Change Control.
Knowledge of project financial processes including experience of project cost control and ability to interpret and report financial data and analysis.