About Us:

Willmott Dixon is driven by quality and customer service and to this day we remain family owned and take pride in our core values. We are passionate about people and have a real focus and drive around continuous development and this has been proven by our recent ranking in the Times Top 100 best companies to work for where we achieved 4th place!

Our Why:

Due to continual growth and a strong project pipeline we are looking to expand our team and recruit an experienced Project Manager to support our projects across Leicestershire and Warwickshire and initially a £23 million-pound education scheme in Coventry. If you are looking for a new opportunity with an organisation that encourages people with a growth mind-set to challenge the status quo and effect change then this could be the right role for you!

About the Role:

Key responsibilities will be to:

• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
• Develop and monitor project strategies in order to achieve the company's sustainability objectives.
• Develop and monitor strategies to deliver a quality build in accordance with the requirements of the project.
• Manage the client expectations and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
• Implement the supply chain ensure effective communication and implementation to deliver the project on time. Ensure regular monitoring and reporting on progress and instigate corrective actions as required
• Manage the operational aspects of the project to achieve the budget
• Review performance against targets and identify and manage potential risks and opportunities
• Lead and motivate the project team and the supply chain to deliver the project
• Maintain continuous professional development of yourself and your team to ensure appropriate technical awareness
• Ensure consistent implementation of standard procedures
• Manage project handover and ensure defect /snag free completion
• Ensure robust strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set
• Implement best practice and drive continuous improvement

Essential

• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects
• Experience using Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project.
• The ability to control costs, timing and quality in line with targets
• Efficient use of all staff and resources
• Accurate interpretation of contract documents, programmes, drawings and technical specifications
• Understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes
• The ability to manage teams including the supply chain, direct employees and consultants
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc)
• Appropriate CSCS card
• SMSTS certificate
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Valid driving licence

Desirable

• Relevant degree.
• MCIOB

Additional Information

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace.