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Senior Project Manager

Employer
Willmott Dixon
Location
Hounslow
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
29 Nov 2020

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Sector
Construction & Property
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Why?

Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out group with a local regional presence throughout the UK. Founded in 1852, we are a family run business with true family values that are dedicated to leaving a positive legacy in our communities and environment. Our 'Why' is to build lives less ordinary and to be the contractor of choice for our customers, our people and our supply chain partners.

Our business is our people and we have a real focus and drive to support their continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion is what differentiates us and has allowed us to enjoy considerable growth and success year after year, underlined by us achieving 5th place in the 2020 Sunday Times list of Best 100 Companies to Work For - better than any other construction company has ever achieved and we are the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2020.

Add to that our numerous other awards, including three Queen's Awards for Enterprise in five years; our industry-leading approach to sustainability - we have been carbon neutral since 2012; and a strong financial position, with 100% UK turnover and no bank borrowings…we truly can offer a career of a lifetime.

What?

Willmott Dixon Construction is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to work initially on medium and high-rise residential schemes in South West London. You will be an experienced Construction Manager capable of running and delivering 15 million projects:

As a Construction Manager, you will be responsible for:

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

Who?

The skills / experience you will need as a Construction Manager include:

Essential

  • Proven track record of successful delivery of residential projects
  • 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


Benefits

As a Construction Manager you will receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • Incentive scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension
  • Travel expenses
  • Laptop and phone
  • Training
  • Plus, various additional benefits

Above everything else you will be joining a values-based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets. Above all, we believe we have a purpose beyond profit, a responsibility to leave a positive legacy in our environment and communities.


Additional Information

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace.

We are happy to consider flexible working


 

Company

Willmott Dixon is the 2nd largest capital works, regeneration and support services. We pride ourselves on our long history, and in being a sustainable company which respects and care for people in the wider environment.

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