Your new company

You will be joining a main contractor based in Birmingham managing civil works on water schemes in the Midlands area. This organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Senior Project Manager to manage 2–3 projects, valued between £2m-£3m, simultaneously from inception through to completion. This is a permanent position which will involve a mixture of office- and site-based working (with the option for hybrid working).

Your new role

• Planning and managing a portfolio of projects from inception through to completion
• Conducting safety tours for all on-site works
• Holding accountability for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement and management
• Preparing and managing project management plans
• Leading on financial reporting and post-contract management
• Proposing and agreeing on contract strategy with key internal stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of delivering civil works from inception through to completion in the water (clean water or wastewater) industry
• Knowledge of CDM regulations
• Experience in procurement and post-contract management
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.

What you'll get in return

• A starting salary of up to £65k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Matched company pension contribution
• Hybrid/flexible working and more.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively email a copy to james.mayfield-potter@hays.com quoting the job reference number #4604768.

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