Freelance Project Manager

The Company

A market leading modular based construction group that specialises in the delivery of bespoke offices, education, healthcare and retail frameworks across the UK.

The Project

As an experienced Freelance Project Manager, you will oversee a £5m project involving the installation and refurbishment of modular cell and office blocks on an existing prison near Devizes. You will interact with both construction professionals and the client whilst managing a high pressure and busy environment.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

* SMSTS
* First Aid
* CSCS Card
* Enhanced DBS Check OR an EL1 Security Clearance

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

* Good all round knowledge of construction
* Recent experience of working on MoD or MoJ schemes

The Role

* Job Title: Freelance Project Manager
* Duration: 2 Weeks
* Location: Wiltshire
* Project: £5m project involving the installation and refurbishment of modular cell and office blocks on an existing prison
* Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Duties

* Cost Control
* Progress reporting
* Running ECI projects
* Chair and attend site meetings
* Conduct regular quality inspections

* Carry out programme and budget evaluations
* Liaising with the end client and key stakeholders
* Management of onsite labour and subcontractors
* Supervising teams comprising various disciplines
* Oversee and implement health & safety regulations
* Negotiate with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
* Liaise with the commercial team on estimating costs and timeframes
* Reaching an agreement with planners and relevant production staff on construction methods and schedules
* Organizing resources for the comprehensive management and implementation of the project, including the appointment of subcontractors to perform the necessary work
* Establish and maintain control over planning, programming, financials, resources, materials, subcontractors, health & safety and other external factors throughout the cycle of the project

This is a freelance position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Jenny Reid - Business Development Manager or Thomas Robertshaw - Resourcer at Caval on 0113 203 1245