Project Leader

Project Leader


To be ultimately responsible for the satisfactory performance and financial outcome of their contracts through their own ability and the management of project personnel. Addressing, resolving and reporting on all contractual issues that may arise in the course of these projects.

THE KEY QUALITIES WE ARE SEEKING

A commercially aware individual who is results orientated.

Maximisation of profitability.

Knowledge of costing systems, and ability to assess financial risk.

Someone who is proactive in the resolution of problems.

A people orientated person with strong communication skills able to motivate a team.

To motivate and gain the best from staff.

Flexible and positive attitude to meeting company and client objectives.

Client focussed, without detriment to the company.

Full knowledge of procurement methods and able to achieve purchasing objectives.

Ability to analyse and decide on methods of resolving contractual issues.

Health and safety focused.

THE MAIN TASKS WILL INCLUDE

To monitor job costing system to ensure that the following are correct: Job status, actual and committed costs, sales value.

To accurately monitor expected performance and return on all projects, compare with budget and report to seniors at regular intervals.

To manage the project team and all elements of the project to ensure effectiveness.

Chair all internal project meetings and prepare accurate and true minutes.

Ensure progress is maintained in accordance with programme and report on same.

To manage/monitor and ensure performance of CAD team.

To organise and manage the material procurement and sub-contractor purchases.

Assist in the preparation of management reports.

Provide accurate financial statements and project reports.

Ensure cost is minimised and recovery maximised hence improve profitability.

Communicate to all parties providing the level of information required.

Ensure health, safety and environment regulations are adhered to.

Ensure the companies QA procedures are adhered to.

Aid in the development of subordinates.

THE PERSON WE SEEK WOULD REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years experience as Project Manager/Leader of multimillion pound projects within a contracting environment.

Stable employment pattern.

Experience in all aspects of leading a team of people within a construction industry context.

Extensive experience in managing and reporting all aspects of a project.

Possesses NVQ Level 4 or 5 or OND/C or HND/C in a Surveying/Commercial type course or suitable vocational experience.

Agency/Employer: Jobfinders Recruitment Consultants
Town or City: London (Kent)
Sector: Engineering
Related Job Titles: Project Leader,project management
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 2 years
Date: More than 60 days
Salary: Not specified

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