Senior Project Manager

Expanded Structures (a division of Laing O’Rourke) is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join our work‑winning function. This role will be based in our Dartford office and then transition to project delivery after a successful bid.

Scope of work: Reinforced Concrete Structures

Expanded Structures | Expanded Ltd. The Expanded Group provides total capability in the early construction phases of major projects, delivering an end‑to‑end solution or a bespoke choice of services. Backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, we can deliver the full range of piling, precast concrete, post‑tensioning and structural techniques.

• Contribute to the achievement of safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices and occurrences
• Deliver the sub‑project to the client within budget, quality assurance standards, on programme and to stringent safety parameters
• Work with the planning team to develop detailed and accurate short‑term programmes of work
• Assess the staff capability and performance
• Manage the budget and delivery of the section of the project
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of progress against the plan
• Ensure adoption of innovative ideas from within the business and from the workforce
• Plan the programming of day‑to‑day resource requirements and communicate these to the construction team
• Interface with other construction managers and section managers to share best practice and ensure effective resource utilisation
• Monitor external changes to work plans and report the effect of changes
• Lead section meetings to review safety, quality, progress and design; achieve commercial requirements
• Ensure effective implementation of Laing O’Rourke project management systems and procedures
• Contribute to the contract review process
• Client and tenant liaison
• Assist with design development
• Act as person responsible for permit‑to‑work procedures

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)
• Extensive reinforced concrete structures experience
• Masters – desirable
• Experience delivering large‑scale projects as a number 1
• Bidding experience is beneficial but not essential
• 10–15+ years’ experience

Laing O’Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. With over 150 years of experience, we harness the power of our heritage to deliver certainty for our clients.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology

Industries:
Construction and Engineering Services