Job Description

Project/Operations Manager - Concrete Testing | Midlands | Up to £45,000 + Company Vehicle + Bonus 

Situation

The Civils & Infrastructure Team at Ford & Stanley is excited to be partnered with a civil and structural engineering consultancy that specialise in delivering structural investigations, inspections, testing, and asset management services across a variety of sectors.

Due to several recently secured contracts and increased demand for their services, the company are seeking a Project Manager for their Concrete Investigations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning/leading site works, liaising with clients, subcontractors and 3rd parties to ensure projects are completed on time and in full.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Organising the team and assigning resources effectively.
• Collaborating closely with clients to understand work requirements.
• Working with other teams for resource allocation.
• Ensuring preparation and completion of site Health & Safety files and Risk Assessment / Method Statement packs / Work Permits.
• Delivering inductions, site briefings and tool box talks.
• Overseeing and arranging cost management, expenditure and project applications and invoicing.

The Opportunity

• Join an organisation primed for growth, with plans to more than double their revenue in the next five years.
• Advance your career with leadership development and other tailored training courses to expand your knowledge.
• Receive training in Profit & Loss management and Tenders.
• Shape and develop a growing team in a smaller organisation, where autonomy and a lack of micro-management create further leadership opportunities.
• Enjoy high levels of autonomy and flexibility in your work.
• Mentor and develop individuals progressing in the field of Investigations.
• Benefit from further career progression opportunities.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary: £38-46,000 per annum.
• Yearly bonus scheme
• Company pension contribution
• Company vehicle
• Death & Critical Illness – They are just in the process of getting this in place, but it will be an optional benefit that staff can buy into/salary sacrifice.
• AXA Health Private Medical Insurance – Class 3 Included
• Sickness Policy - Enhanced
• Group Personal Accident Cover – Included
• Employee Assistant Programme – Included
• Employee Discount Programme - Included

Candidate Essentials

• Extensive experience of constriction/civils related Project Management (Essential)
• Full working knowledge of ISO17025 UKAS requirements (Essential)
• A proven track record of effectively leading teams or divisions (Essential)
• Strong experience in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders and clients (Essential)
• A full UK driving license and the willingness to travel nationwide (Essential)
• Commutable distance of either the Ilkeston or Chesterfield offices (Essential)
• Relevant site qualifications, such as CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS, First Aid Certification, IPAF/PASMA, IRATA, BICS, or STE2 (Essential)
• A Civil or Structural Engineering degree (Desirable)

Working Arrangements

Hybrid Role: A mix of office, remote, and site-based work.

Location: Based in Derby. You’ll be expected to work from your nearest office a few days each week for meetings with senior team members.

Inter-office Collaboration: One day per week will be spent at the other office location.

Travel Requirements: Site visits across the UK will be a regular part of this role.

How to apply for the Project Manager role

If you are interested in the Project Manager role, then please apply via this job board. For more in-formation, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely job titles: Lead Technician, Project Supervisor, Materials Technician, Civil Engineer, Site Supervisor

About Ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil

partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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