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JCDecaux

Project Manager

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, GBR
Entry level
In-Office
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, GBR
Entry level
Manage end-to-end construction projects for analogue and digital advertising structures, from feasibility, design, tendering, budgeting, and contractor appointment through construction, health and safety compliance, handover, and closure. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, costs, risks, variations, contractor performance, landlord relationships, site inspections, CDM compliance, operational acceptance, and stakeholder communication across a UK-wide portfolio.
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To handle the whole project process of the construction of multiple advertising structures in alignment with the Company’s and Landlords, Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental standards.
To project run the construction, development, installation and upgrade of the analogue and digital advertising structures.
To ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and within specification.
Provide technical advice to the business on product and project needs.
To ensure that the internal and legislative standards are delivered.

What you'll be doing...

What You'll be Doing 

  • Support the Development and Planning teams on design, feasibility studies and budget estimating. 

  • Appraising new project proposals. 

  • Liaise with other departments to ensure all aspects of build are covered (H&S, Development, IT & Operations). 

  • Creation of the Project Initiation Document (PID). 

  • Procure pre-tender investigations and conceptual designs for assembly of tender. 

  • Tender process (produce and contribute towards project tenders, ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation). 

  • Work with the JCDecaux Corp Team in France to confirm product choice. 

  • Budget creation and confirmation. 

Delivery Management (Construction Phase) 

  • Review project programme and report internally. 

  • Handle the design process (engineering & aesthetics) to accurate standards. 

  • Troubleshooting landlord issues during construction and ensure landlord relationships are well maintained. 

  • Gain approval to build (internal & external). 

  • Tender awards, designer and contractor appointments. 

  • Lead all aspects of the build including H&S, CPPs, CDM compliance, contractor performance and ensuring satisfaction of collaborators. 

  • Ensure contractors perform their contract & project duties. 

  • Be confident and clear in risk and variation. 

Construction Site Health & Safety Duties  

  • To review Construction Phase Plans and RAMS for compliance to specification and methodology. Forward to H&S for their approval and handle the process until the CPP is fully approved. 

  • Ensure contractor H&S resources meet company, project and legislative requirements. 

  • Conduct construction site inspections. 

  • Ensure all contractors are regularly inspected and audited for compliance with Company policies and to ensure best value is delivered at all times. 

  • Liaise with Operations supervisors/managers to improve overall H&S efficiency and ensure all operational practices align with current health & safety regulations. 

Handover to Operations & Project Closure 

  • Lead completion and acceptance of H&S file in line with CDM regulations. 

  • Run approval and handover to operations. 

  • Live service acceptance (IT performance & CCTV monitoring etc). 

  • Bring Project to close on time and publish lessons learnt. 

Relationship Management 

  • Develop relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders. 

  • Assemble design teams (external and internal). 

  • Assist in finding opportunities for cost reduction through design, construction methods, materials and volume discounts and with any ad-hoc projects. 

  • Attend regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken. 

  • Conduct regular performance reviews with all contractors. 

Finance 

  • Negotiate with contractors on best price before placing orders. 

  • Agree payment schedules for projects  

  • Handle project variations, track & control costs  

  • Receipt all purchase orders  

  • Have an eye for figures, appreciate cost control and budgets. 

  • Projects typically range in value from £50k to £2m. 

A little bit about you...

A little bit about you: 

  • Professional and strong communicator - both written and spoken. 

  • Good presentation skills. 

  • Innovative and self-motivated; good time-management. 

  • Investigative and analytical skills. 

  • A flexible approach as extensive travel of the UK portfolio required. 

  • A full clean driving licence. 

Qualifications 

Essential  

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management. 

  • Validated project & contractor management. 

  • Construction knowledge. 

  • Process agreeable - Understand the value of process & how it benefits all. 

  • Strong awareness of safety and quality principles. 

  • An understanding of CDM Regulations 2015. 

  • Fully conversant with Microsoft Office. 

  • Conversant with H&S Management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment. 

Desirable 

  • PRINCE2 foundation or practitioner. 

  • Qualified in occupational health and safety to IOSH and/ or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent an advantage. 

A little bit more about us...
 

  • We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience. 

  • We are One Team, more than just ourselves.

  • We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers’ problems.

  • We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.

  • We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.

It’s really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us.

Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves.

We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity,

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

About our recruitment process….

1. You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’re you’d be a great addition to the JCD family.

2. You send in your application to let us know you’re interested.

3. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call.

4. You’ll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we’ll get to know each other.

5. You’ll begin your journey with us, we're excited to support and develop you throughout your career.

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