Project Manager - Screwfast

at  Van Elle Ltd

We are looking for Project Manager to join the UK’s leading ground engineering and geotechnical contractor. Our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions is built upon our People. If you are self motivated, enjoy getting things done, and are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity, you’ll have what it takes to work at Van-Elle.

ABOUT US

Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.
Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role

• Responsible for managing multiple projects, both is size and value, across various sectors, throughout the full evolution of each project, with varying values and demands from handover, design stage, procurement, construction and post contract.
• Working closely with other project managers, procurement managers, and the estimating and design team to deliver projects in the public sector (Road, Rail, Electrification and Energy)
• First point of contact for all clients and the supply chain.
• Proactive approach to project management (planning, thinking ahead, reporting).
• Ensuring each project is delivered in accordance with the internal management system and customer/contractual specifications.
• Liaising with the procurement manager and estimating department to ensure margins are achieved and expectations met.
• Liaising with construction managers to ensure installation runs safely and efficiently.
• Control of the project budget throughout including the invoicing of works.

Who we’re looking for (person specification)

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system would be preferred, but not essential
• Knowledge of onsite QHSE and CDM
• Excellence written and verbal communication skills.
• Relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business and with clients.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proven experience in project management experience in construction. Piling experience preferable, but not essential.
• Experience of effectively managing own priorities and meeting deadlines, in a fast-pace environment.
• Willingness to work flexibly to support the overall aims of the team and changing priorities.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Desirables: CSCS, Appointed Person, Experience with Microsoft Projects, Prince 2 or similar, IOSH/NEBOSH
• Other Requirements:
• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel in the UK.

Location: Hybrid working, based near Harpenden with National travel as required.