Senior Project Manager
Job Introduction
Founded in 1968, Griffiths is one of the leading civil engineering and rail contractors working throughout Wales, the midlands and south-west England. With an annual turnover of circa £250m our 1000+ directly employed, well-trained, dedicated and highly competent workforce deliver client solutions which includes Welsh Government, Network Rail, Highways England, local authorities, Utility Companies and private sector organisations.
In 2018, Griffiths became part of Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials business and a wholly owned subsidiary of CRH.
We're now recruiting for a Senior Project Manager in our rail business who will be responsible for the safe and profitable delivery of the iconic Barmouth Steel Bridge replacement project.
The Senior Project Manager will ensure all safety, technical and commercial objectives are met and will also seek to enhance the reputation of the company.
Role Responsibility
The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for, but not limited to:
Leading a team of internal Griffiths staff and a team of external specialist subcontractors
Developing and delivering a pragmatic approach to the demolition and reconstruction of Barmouth steel railway bridge
Ownership of the entire project through to the end with full commitment and a relentless drive to succeed.
Managing site staff performance in conjunction with HR
Providing health and safety leadership to the operational delivery teams and promoting behavioural safety improvements
Ensuring that site teams rigorously adhere to Network Rail’s Life Saving Rules and reporting requirements
Complying with all relevant HSE legislation, Network Rail Standards and Eurocodes
Ensuring policies and procedures of the Rail Management System are fully discharged
Promoting and implementing sustainable business objectives
Achieving gross site margin target as set by the business
Supporting as required the estimating and planning process for the project
Ensuring sufficient and competent resources are in place for the delivery of the project and project objectives are communicated
Developing and maintaining programmes through the project life cycle and ensuring works are delivered against the contract programme
Leading the project risk management process and ensuring effective controls are established to support delivery of the project
Ensuring project opportunities are identified and realised to maintain and improve the commercial project performance
Promoting and maintaining effective client/stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance company reputation leading to repeat business
Upholding the core company values and inspiring and encouraging the same throughout the team
Ensuring that all mandatory reporting of KPI's, Close Calls, accidents and incidents are carried out as per AGC and Network Rail procedures
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role it is likely the ideal candidate will have a relevant Civil Engineering Degree, Chartered status and be in possession of relevant equivalent experience. NEC Contract management experience is hugely desirable.
You'll also have a high level of commercial acumen and be a confident and articulate communicator. As this is a leadership level opportunity, your proven leadership skills will also need to demonstrated as will your extensive IT skills.
It would be beneficial if you were a PTS and CSCS card holder and had SMSTS or equivalent.
Why Us
We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
Company Car/Allowance
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
Training and development opportunities
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