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Abatec are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager, to join our client, a leading Civil Engineering Contractor, to work on AMP8 of the South West Water Framework throughout the Devon & Cornwall region. The role will be based out of Exeter however the successful individual will be expected to travel to various sites.

Our client is looking for a Project Manager with Waste Water experience as they will responsible for “unpacking” some early AMP8 projects where South West Water (SWW) are accelerating their programme of work.

Specifically, our client are looking at Total Phosphorus reduction projects where a new permit requirement is coming into effect. The PM will be required to engage with the SWW PM, SWW appointed designer, supply chain and others.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

* Have overall responsibility for the management and successful delivery of packages of projects delivered under the Southwest Water Framework.

* Provide support during the estimating process by involvement in the preparation of programmes, buildability and recording risks and opportunities.

* Ensure that programmes for the construction phase, maintaining as-built progress and producing completion programmes for live projects are in place, used and are effective.

* Ensure Quality/Safety/Environmental Plans for any project they are involved in are produced and that these are updated, actions implemented and effective on any of their projects.

* Ensure the requisition and procurement of labour, plant, and materials is within tender allowances.

* Be aware of the commercial implications of decisions taken on a project and be prepared to fully justify these to all levels of management.

* Management of Project and Site teams as appropriate.

* Be prepared to implement effective delegation of tasks to team members and make informed decisions on behalf of the team in accordance with the accepted commercial and corporate rules for our business.

* Guide and ensure that the appropriate methodology selection, preparation of Method Statements, Risk and COSHH Assessments are being implemented to a high standard and in line with our business management procedures.

Our client requires a Senior Project Manager with:

* Waste Water Non-Infra experience (desirable).

* Excellent team leader with great people management skills and strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities.

* Experience of both pre-production and production project management in a major project's environment desirable.

* Able to lead and inspire a diverse team.

* Contract administration experience desirable.

* Has excellent communication and customer service skills. Has an appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, Production Thinking and other techniques that assure programme, cost and quality performance.

* Programme focused with an ability to plan and organise resources to deliver on time and in full.

* Recognises the many benefits of maintaining exemplary site organisation and tidiness.

* Commercially astute – lead other team members to produce accurate time and cost forecasts and reports.

* BIM/digital experience desirable.

* Minimum HNC qualified in a manufacturing/construction subject desirable.

* IT literacy essential.

* Professional qualification is desirable.

* SMSTS safety qualification and relevant CSCS card is desirable

* Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or construction organisation is desirable.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of people.

Salary and benefits include:

£70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)

Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

2 days volunteering opportunities

Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)

Dental Insurance

Travel insurance

Bike to work scheme

Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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