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Project Manager
July 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Project Manager
Location: Loughton / Basingstoke with agile working
Business Unit: Kier Places - Capital Projects
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
Building Futures. Building Teams. Building Careers.
Kier Places are recruiting now for an experienced Project Manager to join our passionate Capital Projects Team. With our diverse portfolio of projects, we are looking for an individual who has a passion for the project at hand, and securing work, whilst also being able to work as part of a closely knit team that has the opportunity to develop and control its own destiny. We understand this approach is essential to ensure we consistently win work and secure repeat business.
Kier Places are recruiting for a Project Manager to assist in delivering external remedial cladding, fire safety and refurbishment works to residential and commercial buildings. Your time will be spent across one of our primary office location in Loughton or Basingstoke, with a requirement to spend time working on the site, along with the flexibility of working from home.
Key Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of the Preconstruction Manager the Project Manager will initially manage the preconstruction works of remedial works contracts assigned to Kier Places and then subsequently manage the on-site works under the supervision of the Operations Manager. The Project Manager will initially work alongside the wider team - including the design manager, planner , estimator and external consultants. Once the project goes live the Project Manager will manage a team of site managers, the resident liaison function, link closely with the commercial team and manage the supply chain.
Projects currently sit in Hackney and Reading. You will manage the delivery of projects to a high standard by budgeting and programming, meet company objectives post-contract and ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the quality required by the client.
What do we need from you?
For the ideal candidate, we will be looking for a good track record of running similar projects with a value of up to approx. £5m. If you are a respectable team leader with organisational skills and the ability to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, then we want you!
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car, matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Flexible/Agile Working
At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Join us today as a Project Manager.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 4th August 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page
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