Project Manager (Africa)

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Project Manager (Africa)

Salary:£90000 - £95000 per annum
Location:Lagos, Nigeria
Consultant:Mark Day
Telephone:tel:01202204083
Email:mark@electusrecruitment.co.uk
Project Manager – Construction, Africa

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a knack for leading projects from concept to completion? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and excel in effective communication and leadership? If so, our client wants you to join their team and make a significant impact on their projects in Africa.

Why Join Our Client? Our client offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects and ensuring the professional growth of their team members.

About the Role: As a Project Manager, you will be the direct point of contact between the client and the company. You will lead projects from the concept stage to completion, ensuring they are on time and on budget. Your responsibilities will include managing subcontracts, updating project programmes, providing weekly reports, and ensuring safety management systems are in place. The role will typically operate on the basis of 14 weeks in Africa, followed by 3 weeks in the UK.

About You:
  • Degree in construction discipline
  • SMSTS, NEBOSH, and Project Management Accreditation
  • 5+ years in a similar position
  • Experience managing a site delivery team in Africa
  • Knowledge of international projects is desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project
  • Expertise in NEC 4 contracts and JCT Subcontract agreements
  • Fluent in Portuguese is desirable but not essential
Overview:
  • Job Title: Project Manager - Construction
  • Location: Based onsite in Africa
  • Salary: 90-95K
Key Skills:
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Effective management of subcontracts and subcontractor performance
  • Ability to update and manage project programmes
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Coordination with supply chain and internal/external design teams
  • In-depth knowledge of NEC 4 contracts and JCT Subcontract agreements
Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers a competitive benefits package, including private medical cover, life cover (3.5x salary), and a pension plan.

Additional Information: Due to the nature of work undertaken by our client, incumbents of these positions are required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to SC Level.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to several high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This role is offered on a 2-year fixed term basis
Mark Day