Senior Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Senior Project Manager will manage a complex infrastructure programme, including management of tenders up to and including Development Consent Order (DCO) processes, any Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phases, design, preconstruction and construction of heavy civil engineering works including tunnelling and multi‑utility schemes, ensuring specified assurance, required programme and maximum commercial performance.
• Accountable for preparing financial forecasts, monitoring and controlling project costs, and delivering monthly performance reports to the Contracts Manager.
• Oversee cost reporting processes and ensure accurate tracking of expenditure against the budget.
• Review project progress, assess budget utilisation and contribute to forward‑planning activities to maintain programme and financial targets.
• Develop practical and cost‑effective engineering solutions that ensure the construction approach is buildable and aligned with the client's requirements.
• Plan and deliver projects from the design phase to completion, including all handover documentation.
• Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood.
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure production of accurate records of any discussions and actions.
• Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes.
• Coordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process.
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures.
• Ensure detailed site diaries and/or records are completed and updated.
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs.
• Assist with estimating new tenders.
• Identify and engage potential new clients to help secure future project opportunities and strengthen the company's business development pipeline.
• Manage key client stakeholder relationships.
• Integrate Barhale Integrated Management System (IMS) with scheme requirements.
• Develop and foster a collaborative "One Team" working environment.
• Support effective team development through efficient labour organisation and resource management.
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to define project resource needs and provide clear role requirements.

• By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of HSE procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with company procedures and legal obligations.
• Ensure all HSE‑related documents are kept up to date.
• Produce monthly reports for the HSE team.
• Allocate HSE responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary.
• Ensure that all subcontractors take appropriate steps to follow Barhale's procedures and processes.
• Confirm that site waste management plans and site‑specific environmental risk assessments are produced and maintained.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HSG
  47, HAUC, NRSWA and Chapter 8 and other required regulatory standards.
• Provide training and briefings to the team, lead cascade briefings, Toolbox Talks (TBTs), 3 Pillar Forums and general briefings.

• Be responsible for managing and producing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensuring they are signed off by the relevant parties.
• Ensure that the Quality Assurance (QA) File is produced and maintained.
• Close out any technical queries.
• Ensure as‑built and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals are submitted to the client on completion.

• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• CSCS manager’s card.
• SMSTS.
• Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms, Option
  
  C.
• Excellent communication,…