Thorn Baker Construction
Project Manager
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Location: Theale, Berkshire, South East England
Job Type: Contract (Full-Time, 6 weeks)
Salary: £280 - £300 per day
A leading construction business seeks a Project Manager to oversee a new build steel frame warehouse project currently at the early earthworks and groundworks stage. This role requires hands-on experience managing groundworks and earthworks operations to ensure timely and safe project delivery.
Job Duties
- Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of the earthworks and groundworks phase of the steel frame warehouse project.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and site-specific safety requirements.
- Lead and supervise site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project schedules and budgets.
- Monitor progress through regular site inspections and update project documentation accordingly.
- Identify and resolve any issues or risks that may impact the project timeline or quality.
- Liaise with clients, consultants and other stakeholders to provide progress reports and address queries.
- Ensure all site operations comply with environmental and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate records of site activities, materials, and labour utilisation.
- Coordinate delivery and storage of materials to optimise workflow and minimise delays.
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Required Qualifications
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification.
- Valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
- Current First Aid qualification.
- Full, clean driving licence.
Experience
- Proven experience managing earthworks and groundworks activities on construction sites.
- Previous experience working on steel frame warehouse or industrial building projects is advantageous.
- Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget in a similar role.
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Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of groundworks and earthworks processes and best practises.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities to manage diverse site teams.
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to construction sites.
- Competency in project documentation, reporting and site record keeping.
- Ability to identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Working Conditions
- Full-time contract position based on-site in Theale, Berkshire.
- Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Requirement to wear personal protective equipment at all times on site.
- Regular site visits, inspections and coordination meetings.
- Some flexibility in working hours may be needed to meet project deadlines.
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