Project Manager

May 9, 2018 | Comments Off on Project Manager

Position - Project Manager

Salary and benefits - Competitive salary plus full package, including company car or car allowance, healthcare, matched pension up to 7.5%, up to 10% off new Kier homes, two share options and numerous retail discounts.

Location - Within 1 hour commute of Stevenage


The opportunity:

Kier Group is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join an existing team of passionate and dedicated managers. With our diverse portfolio of projects, we are looking for an established Project Manager with a wealth of knowledge throughout the main contracting market. Experience of running your own schemes up to £10-20million is desirable.

The Cambridge team have completed some outstanding projects to date and, with a full order book for the coming years, are in place to continue this performance. Formed for several years with strong stability, the team works in a coherent and professional manner to deliver on set projects. Achievement is demonstrated by attaining superb feedback, repeat business and referrals from our client base. Kier Group believes in developing existing staff and providing the opportunity for longevity in their careers.


Key responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning and implementation of designated projects
  • Establish a project plan from inception to completion taking into account all relevant statutory and client requirements, establish targets with respect to project delivery; monitor and report on progress against these targets.
  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects including management and delivery of project milestones
  • Effectively manage and maintain appropriate budget costs to achieve targets
  • Manage the decision making process by carrying out all necessary liaison and negotiations with all parties involved ensuring value for money
  • Carry out contract administration including financial management, liaising with external consultants where employed
  • Produce the Contract Programme, short term programmes, as built programmes and monitor / report progress as required.
  • Resolve technical problems ensuring work is carried out to the correct specification and QA standards.


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