Project Manager

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A Project Manager has complete responsibility for delivery to the required programme, cost and quality to maintain and enhance the Stepnell reputation. A Project Manager should find work opportunities, guide projects through the tender process the optimal commercial and contractual win and then oversee their delivery.

Key responsibilities:

Work Winning and Tenders

• Brings good tender opportunities into the office.
• Is instrumental in the development of tenders when they require work, ensuring the full engagement of the supply chain, the consultants' team and Stepnell staff.
• Attends kick off, build it in a day workshops and tender adjudications so that every possible VE, risk and opportunity is developed during the tender period to maximise both the opportunity to win the tender and maximise the margin we should make if we are successful.
• Develops the client relationship before, during and after the tender so we are the contractor of choice.
• Is responsible for preparing presentations and the coordination of client interviews.

Construction

• Leads the presentation of the Project Launch and is able to guarantee that the project is ready to start on site with full risk and opportunities planned.
• Has complete responsibility for delivery to the required programme, cost and quality to maintain and enhance the Stepnell reputation.
• Fully complies with all procedures and suggests areas for improvements if they are not happy with the procedures.
• Formally reviews progress with the Site Manager weekly and monthly against the target programme.
• Drives the target programme and ensures completion on programme. Monitors all activities (including design, fabrication and construction) and takes appropriate action to ensure delivery on programme. Is responsible for ensuring that if completion dates are not met that our full entitlement is recorded under the contract.
• Visits site weekly to ensure standards are maintained and developed using the Project Manager's checklist.
• Provides support to Client Care during defects period and manages any latent defects.

Design

• Take responsibility and lead the development of the design process through the construction phase with the support of the Design Manager.
• At tender and during the early stages of award, they should lead the team to fully consider all aspects of the design, review options, especially foundations, civils and form of construction, to optimise the commercial return, buildability and maintenance.
• Proactively manages Consultants to produce the right information on time.

Financial and Reporting

• Liaises closely with the QS to ensure profitable procurement, management and development of risk and opportunities, as well as management of subcontractors, whilst ensuring that the procurement remains in line with the target programme.
• Utilises the Managing Surveyor/Commercial Manager to support commercial controls and risks/opportunities.
• Knows accurately how their project is performing at all times - both cash and CVR. Is responsible for report to their Operations Manager and/or Regional Director on the performance of their projects on a monthly basis.
• Considers all financial implications when decision making.

Systems and Quality

• Ensure that the ITP's and Quality Plan are developed at the earliest possible stage and monitor through construction phase with the site team.
• Arrange and monitor the collation of the Operations and Maintenance manuals to ensure they are completed in good time.
• Liaise with the Customer Care Manager throughout the build process to assist in removing defects at handover.
• Is required to ensure that corrective actions are instigated in cases where nonconformance on site is identified and the issue closed out. Instigates action to control and prevent re-occurrence, including recommending system improvements.
• Identifies significant health, safety and environmental risks and ensures their control.

People Management

• Leads their team, including QS, Site Manager(s) and operatives to ensure momentum,quality and finances are maintained.
• Allocates work and evaluates teams, individuals and self against objectives, ensuring that no task is beyond the team's capabilities.
• Ensures that appraisals are carried out and records completed on the Clear Review system.
• Liaises on a day-to-day basis with clients and/or their representatives to resolve immediate issues, ensuring their needs are satisfied and that a constructive relationship with internal and external customers is maintained.

Why Stepnell

At Stepnell, we're passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we're proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture. We're committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

About Stepnell

As a family-owned business with over 155 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long-term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy solutions, joinery, and concrete repair, allowing us to offer integrated services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through seven regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poolevand across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards. Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.