Freelance job Project Manager - EPC Substation Construction

Seeking a Project Manager for Substation Construction in Birmingham

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated project manager to oversee NATIONAL GRID substation construction projects based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting infrastructure projects while earning a competitive rate of £550/600/day

This role will be a key part of our UK EPC delivery group, bringing experience in managing the execution of projects for Transmission Network Owners. The initial geographical coverage will England delivering substation projects for National Grid

Responsibilities -

? Lead on all aspects of safety and CDM compliance and understanding for EPC projects in your portfolio.
? Manage and coordinate all aspects of project execution for EPC Transmission projects.
? Serve as the primary point of contact with clients for projects you are responsible for.
? Responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the client, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
? Support the preparation of EPC proposals and presentations.
? Provide overall project management of EPC projects from concept to completion including coordinating the work of the support teams in engineering and procurement. The role will lead on value engineering and constructability reviews, and provide construction management oversight.
? Drive project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs working with the in-house project controls team and commercial team.
? Manage project resourcing and advice on subcontractor and supply chain selection, working with the Senior Project Managers, Supply Chain Manager, and Construction Manager.
? Support internal risk review process and approvals.
? Develop the project execution plans and other contract documents.
? Confirm deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction
? Provide regular reports on EPC project progress, cost and schedule, procurement, safety, environmental, risks, and other relevant issues.
? Other duties, as assigned.
Functional Responsibilities:
? Report to the Senior Project Manager(s) or Contract/Framework Managers in the UK.
? Lead and oversee all aspects of project execution under your portfolio in the UK.
? Help to build a world-class project management capability in UKO and assist to recruit project staff as we grow the business.
? Develop bid stage technical solutions with partners and engineering team.
? Interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues to achieve project objectives.
? Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
? Will recognise the requirement and have the flexibility to meet the needs of a rapidly growing business.
? Able to work autonomously and as part of a project team.
? Ongoing development of industry relationships to assist with future project delivery, development of future project opportunities, and Burns & McDonnell brand recognition.
? Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups.
? Mentoring others within the team.


If you fit this profile - please reach out today! We look forward hearing from qualified applicants soonest possible time.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales