Job description

The Role
Due to our continued success here at Fortem, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our project team, working in partnership with our client a large social housing provider in Grimsby and Boston, where we will be delivering a variety of planned works including Kitchen, Bathroom, Heating and Groundwork. At Fortem we care passionately about developing talent, investing support and encouraging our people to reach their career goals, and this is a great opportunity to join a highly successful business. Benefits: • Competitive salary based on experience • Salary sacrifice company car OR basic salary + Motor Expenditure Allowance • 24 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (or the nearest Friday/Monday, if it falls on a weekend) • Generous sick pay • Pay review every January • 26 weeks full pay maternity leave • 8 weeks full pay paternity leave • Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms • Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee • Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
The Project
As the Project Manager, reporting into the Contracts Manager your overall objective will be to organise and manage the delivery of multiple projects in-line with the contract requirement. You will manage a project team whilst ensuring compliance with quality and H&S standards, meeting programme timescales, engaging with supply chain and achieving budget and satisfaction targets. Most importantly, you will be joining a values based business with a true family ethos, with our people at the heart of everything that we do. Are you looking for a job? Or are you looking for an employer who will welcome you, support you, and encourage you to be the best you!
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential: • Proven track record in delivering and managing multiple projects, particularly through subcontract and supply chain arrangements. • Ability to read interpret and understand programmes, drawings, schedules and specifications. • Proven ability to work to and develop operating procedures. • Full working knowledge of H&S and Environmental legislation including but not restricted to the CDM regulations • Excellent Leadership, management and team development skills with particular experience of leading a team of project & site managers • IT skills including MS office and programming software • Strong client liaison and communication skills. • A valid CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme certificate • Strong understanding of construction operations and related sectors. • Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC) • Role Appropriate CSCS card • First Aid at work certificate • Valid driver’s license Desirable: • Scaffold inspection • Exposure to financial information including P&L • Understanding of Partnering, NEC option A & option C, • Relevant degree Other Requirements • Experience of PDA or Tablet use • ‘Can do’ attitude • Proactive • Professional approach with high standards • Willingness to challenge the norm and seek improvement • Motivational leader • Minimum level 4 qualification (NVQ4 or HNC) Fortem embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Personal Qualities
At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. We are looking for people to join our team aligned to our values which are: loyal & united, honest & trustworthy, take responsibility, be proud, and listen & act. If you are passionate about what you deliver, and willing to go the extra mile then come and join our Fortem team, and become a great ambassador of our business.
Additional Information
We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognise and reward your achievements.
About Us
Here at Fortem we are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.
Job Reference: FOR02507