Job Description

Our client, a growing civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join their team in Ennis. This role leads the civil engineering scope on an infrastructure project, or series of smaller projects, from design through construction to handover. The successful candidate will bring strong project leadership experience and a solid civil engineering background to support delivery. Employment permit sponsorship may be available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the civil engineering team to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards, embracing a one-team culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability standards are upheld on site, instilling a positive H&S culture through regular inspections, toolbox talks and white-board meetings.
• Facilitate the PSDP coordination role for live projects and represent the company as PSCS, ensuring all required documentation is in place and up to date.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies, ensuring a positive client experience built on collaboration.
• Apply best-practice project management techniques such as Lean Construction and Last Planner, monitoring project performance, risk and opportunities.
• Report monthly on project performance against programme, budget and HSQE to the framework manager.
• Lead procurement of supplies and sub-contracts for civil works, and manage project cashflow, working with the Contracts/Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on time.
• Build and develop the team through training, mentoring and development plans, taking an active role in resource management and recruitment as hiring manager.
• Respond to client and stakeholder complaints, gather client satisfaction feedback, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and innovative solutions, supported by ongoing CPD.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within civil engineering or infrastructure construction, with a minimum Level 8 Honours Degree in a relevant Engineering qualification.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Experienced in project management of civil engineering works, such as concrete works, groundworks and structural installation.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project, with the ability to prepare baseline programmes and updates.
• Ability to work under pressure, use own initiative and problem solve to deliver project objectives, including financial negotiations and final account agreements with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Strong communication skills, excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages, and a full driving licence.

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To apply, email jake.kavanagh@sonastechnical.com or apply via Indeed.

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