The Role
Lead large civil construction projects from planning through delivery, managing project teams, supply chains, costs, schedules, quality, risks, client relationships, and health and safety. The role requires reporting progress and financial performance to senior management, maintaining project records, driving operational improvements, and ensuring compliance with construction, contract, design management, and CDM requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
The primary function is to provide visible strong leadership in the management of all aspects of the project to deliver a successful outcome for all. You will also communicate and report to senior management on progress, cost and revenue, risks, and mitigation actions, as well as tracking the key delivery performance. Health, safety, and wellbeing will your underlying drivers.
Responsibilities • Manage the project team and supply chain to deliver project to cost, time and quality standards
• Take a proactive approach to managing Health and Safety on site by ensuring safety targets are maintained and actively seek input from all members of the project team on implementing safety improvements
• Engage with the client frequently, building rapport and ensuring you have a clear understanding of their objectives and can cascade this to the team
• Retain effective and current records on progress of delivery reports, Health and Safety, risks
• Manage operational excellence by rigorous monthly improvement plan reviews with Bid and Pre-construction specialists.
• Exercise Farrans core values by being Focused, Approachable, Caring and Efficient Required
Qualifications • Educated to degree standard in Engineering or equivalent
• Previously held a Project management role on large Civils projects
• Excellent planning, coordination, communication, team management and programming skills
• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, • Programme & Risk Management, and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices
• An appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card
About Us Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.
The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.
Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Benefits
When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.
Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Previous experience in a project management role on large civil construction projects
- Excellent planning, coordination, communication, team management, and programming skills
- Working knowledge of contract conditions and CDM regulations
- Working knowledge of design management, programme and risk management, and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
- Technical knowledge of construction and construction best practices
- Valid CSCS or CSR card
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The Company
What We Do
Northstone (NI) Limited is a Northern Ireland-based construction and building materials group headquartered in Belfast. Its operating divisions include Farrans Construction, focused on building and civil engineering, and Northstone Materials, which supplies the construction industry with aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, roof tiles and related products. The group also undertakes building projects, road construction and other civil engineering work for customers.
