Project Manager - Civil Engineering

My client is a long established, leading, Civil Engineering and Groundworks Specialist Contractor.

They can deliver a vast range of groundwork solutions which include:

• Bulk excavation and land remediation
• Earthworks
• Reinforced Earth Bunds
• Site clearance
• Road construction to adoptable standards
• Sewers to adoptable standards and domestic drainage
• Pond Lining and attenuation tank construction
• Tarmac surfacing
• Retaining structures and tanking systems
• Culverts
• In-situ concrete structures
• 278 Works
• Block paving
• Sheet Piling
• Sub-structure block and brickwork
• Block and beam flooring (including sub-contract design)
• In situ concrete construction
• R/C works including steel fixing and form work shuttering
• Various foundation types including piling, ground beams, rafts and Insulslab.

Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their Southwestern Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Project Manager to work a major groundworks project which forms part of a major new garden city.

The project has an anticipated lifespan of at least two years and has the potential for at least a further 5 years. The company have been on site for the last 9 years.

The incoming Project Manager will be responsible for delivering infrastructure works for a major new housing estate. This will involve earthworks, Section 278 works, roads construction, new drainage, culvert installation, and much more.

The ideal candidate will be based within a commutable distance from the site which is located in Sherford, near Plymouth.

Key Responsibilities

Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.

Preparing and monitoring programmes of work

Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.

Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.

Manage design co-ordination.

Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.

Understand and administer contract change.

Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.

Foster good relations and reputation with clients.

Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.

A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Already experienced as a Site Agent / Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have water sector project experience.

However, those that can demonstrate a strong background in Civil Engineering projects are likely to be of interest.

Benefits Package

Competitive Basic Salary

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Training and progression