Construction Project/Contract Manager

Company Description

At Steadline we’re passionate about making a difference, this means for our clients delivering quality outcomes at value for Money, for our employees, helping them to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Construction Project/Contract Manager to join our busy and expanding Construction and Infrastructure business, supporting our clients to deliver a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes, from inception to completion, across the South/South East of the UK.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit a Project/Construction Manager from a Highways/Construction, Rail and Civils background with proven experience and understanding of the processes.

As a Project/Contract Manager, you will handle projects of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, etc. Typically, projects fall within the £0.5m to £5m range.

This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage resources, timelines, and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will also possess strong leadership abilities and excellent time management skills.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, resources, timelines, and budgets.


• Team Leadership: Assemble and lead project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, to achieve project goals.


• Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources efficiently to ensure project milestones are met.


• Delivery: Responsible for the overall delivery of service to each contract, including ad-hoc projects.


• Budget Control: Monitor and control project costs to stay within the budget.


• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and devise mitigation strategies.


• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and regular communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and suppliers.


• Project Management: Weekly management meetings with Directors


• Finance: Monthly finance meetings to review P+L figures for each contract with Directors and commercial team

IN ADDITION:

• Have Self-motivation and strategic problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project requirements.


• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.


• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, safety regulations, and quality standards.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders within the framework of various approved contracts. (NEC / JCT etc.)


• Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety.


• Full clean driving license


• The position may also be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will have significant experience of managing complex construction projects, have broad knowledge of health and safety, including the CDM Regs, and have experience of public contracts. The following qualifications would be advantageous:

• Degree qualified in a construction related subject


• Preferred if chartered / qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc


• Minimum 10 years’ experience


• CSCS card

Additional Information

Employment: This is a full-time self-employed position with a negotiated salary between £70 - £80K depending on experience and based on 5 days a week.

There is also a need to have flexibility and commitment when required to work additional hours.

Fuel, Transport, Mobile Phone and Personal laptop will be provided.

Office Location:

Steadline Limited

Detling Aerodrome Ind Est

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 3HU