Electrical Contracts Projects Manager

Westbury, Wiltshire
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Electrical Contracts Projects Manager Your new roleTo manage and deliver a portfolio of installation projects, within the construction industry, of varying values, from pre-construction handover through to successful completion. To undertake financial and risk management ensuring projects are profitable and that Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Compliance is maintained, whilst delivering a great customer service.Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver projects to programme timelines and on budget, identifying and leveraging business opportunities to maximise profitability through good procurement practices, efficient labour management and liaison with the QS function
• Deliver a quality service, identifying customer requirements and delivering tailored, cost-effective solutions whilst building long term relationships
• Lead projects driving a ‘Safety First’ culture ensuring full Health and Safety management and compliance
• Safeguard the Company’s interests by minimising business risk throughout the project, identifying solutions and escalating issues as required
• Manage all project resources including labour, materials and time effectively to maximise profitable delivery
• Manage sub-contract partners to deliver high quality work on time, first time
• Lead your team to meet the required Company and Industry standards across all key areas of the project, managing and supporting the individuals and team that are under your control to meet and exceed business performance targets
• Ensure compliance with companies policies and procedures ensuring that appropriate forms and documentation are produced, approved, processed and align with main contractor and client documentation
• Build strong relations with the client’s team, sub-contractors, our delivery team and other key stakeholders to ensure open and positive lines of communication
• Produce accurate management information, project reports and attend project/contract review meetings both internally and externally to facilitate timely and informed project plans, financial projections and business decisions

Day to Day

• Drive a safety-first culture on site through dialogue, support of the H&S team, regular site inspections, toolbox talks, van checks and challenge any non-conformances
• Produce RAMS for each project and ensure they are properly communicated
• Deliver financial targets to meet project objectives. This will include, regular tracking of orders placed, labour used, required hours, costs to completion and the reporting of financial status monthly
• Deliver projects in line with the contract and target design plans, undertake regular site visits and attend meetings with clients/main contractor to track progress, resolve queries and problem solve
• Produce accurate project documentation including programme plans, variations, pricing, technical submissions, O&M manuals and respond to requests for information as required
• Liaise with all intercompany departments to place orders for materials and plant, authorise day works and weekly time sheets, support production of applications for payment and resolution of invoicing queries
• Identify any additional works (outside of the original scope) and ensure variations are highlighted and that the appropriate QS involvement is initiated
• Lead, motivate and performance manage the site-based team
• Ensure staff are compliant with company policies and procedures and maintain the company’s values
• Ensure works are carried out to the relevant and compliant H&S, Quality Assurance and Engineering standards providing technical support as required
• Ensure that only approved sub-contractors are used and that they are appropriately vetted, qualified and equipped for the job
• Request and review sub-contractor RAMS
• Support the recruitment, development and training of the site team
• Carry out staff probation reviews, return to work interviews and performance and development appraisals for direct reports inputting to annual objective setting, training and development programs as required

What you’ll need to succeed

• A proven track record of delivering projects within the appropriate engineering sector upwards of £25k in Value
• Capable planner and organiser, with a proven track record of delivering results based on a quality focus
• Knowledge and skills to analyse and solve in-depth problems and execute appropriate actions
• A sound knowledge of Health and Safety, policies, processes and procedures
• People smart: has the ability to work cooperatively with others in groups, as well as the ability to communicate, verbally and non-verbally with others
• Good customer service skills, with a definitive focus on customer satisfaction
• IT literate – comfortable with new technology and a digital approach, well-disciplined when it comes to electronic filing
• A collaborative team player, who is comfortable managing both internal teams and external contractors
• A proven background in forging and maintaining key relationships
• Clear and confident with written and verbal communication
• Commercial awareness covering project budgets and accounting
• The ability to carry out detailed surveys of installations and write up findings is advantageous but not essential

What you’ll get in return

• 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays
• Auto enrolment Pension scheme 5% Employee contribution and 3% Employer contribution
• Company vehicle / allowance and fuel card Revision Date:
• Laptop and company mobile phone
• Salary from £47,000 – £55,000

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