Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager

Ardmac, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom.

We are the contractor of choice for great clients and the workplace of choice for great people. We are currently looking for a Project Manager for a Battery Project in Sunderland. The project manager will manage the team of projects including design and supply chain, ensuring safe and quality delivery of projects, on time and within budgets to the client’s satisfaction.

To manage and deliver high‑value battery projects, ensuring safe, quality and timely completion within budget while coordinating cross‑functional teams across design, supply chain and construction.

• Input into the preparation of estimates and tenders following appropriate site visits.
• Reviewing tenders with the operations team as necessary.
• Participate in tender adjudication meetings.
• Plan and program the work.
• Understand and develop V.E. opportunities (both pre and post‑contract).
• Participate in the preparation of necessary documents for inclusion on tender submissions, including site visits.
• Attend post‑tender interviews.
• Plan and program work (duplicate entry removed).

• Adhere to Safety First Guiding Principles.
• Ensure each contract is properly planned and programmed.
• Implement production and commercial procedures across all projects.
• Prepare the contract budget in conjunction with the profit centre surveyor and monitor performance, acting to improve and meet MEP.
• Implement all company safety, health, environmental and quality procedures ensuring statutory compliance.
• Develop a contract programme with the Site Manager, ensuring necessary resources are in place and establishing sequence and timing of operations for the completion of the work.
• Ensure all relevant information is collated, reviewed and acted upon at regular contract review meetings.
• Attend client/consultant meetings, preparing and responding to the requirements of the meeting.
• Record delays under the contract to secure contractual entitlement.
• Taken overall responsibility for all projects until the end of the defects liability period (retention release).
• Manage and authorise the procurement and placement of sub‑contractor and supplier orders in accordance with the programme and limit of authority document.
• Understand and manage project contract and amendments.
• Recruit and manage site personnel in line with company HR policies and procedures.
• Champion quality standards on all contracts via a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead necessary investigations following non‑conformance of quality or health and safety.
• Ensure disciplines are in place for management of labour, sub‑contractor, materials and plant costs.
• Attend and chair contract review meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain professional relationships with client, project and design teams and supply chain.
• Ensure timely and orderly handover of projects.
• Manage the soft landing process.

• High level of ability and advanced knowledge of construction methods and technologies.
• Commercial strategy and innovation to maximise profit delivery and cash management.
• Knowledge and understanding of subcontractor/material orders and procurement.
• Preparation and understanding of financial reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety, quality procedures and construction industry WRA.

• Manage disciplinary issues and poor performance in conjunction with the HR Department.
• Conduct annual and interim performance reviews.
• Ensure new employees complete their onboarding programme.
• Manage training and development to keep staff up to date with current legislation and training needs.
• Recommend salary increases and bonus payments as appropriate.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Construction