Project Manager (JN -022026-64259) Derby, England

An established and reputable groundworks and civil engineering contractor is seeking an Project Manager with commercial groundworks experience to support a major project in the East Midlands.

 

The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background and proven experience managing foundation, drainage, and external works on medium to large-scale projects in a fast paced environment.

 

Main Responsibilities:

 

·      Manage groundworks operations including foundations, drainage, and external works

·      Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers

·      Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and programmes

·      Ensure compliance with H&S, environmental, and quality standards

·      Monitor progress, manage budgets, and produce site reports

·      Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams

·      Support setting out and QA processes

·      Reporting to Contract Manager

·      Assist with the producing and updating of programmes with planning team

·      Ensure project is delivered on time, to budget, and with quality assured

·      Effective cost control and elimination of waste leading to project profitability

 

Experience:

 

·      Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (ideally not essential)

·      Minimum 5 years\’ experience in groundworks project management

·      Strong technical knowledge of civil works and site engineering

·      Familiarity with robotic total stations and GPS machine control

·      CSCS (Black or White card), SMSTS, and First Aid

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Project and site reporting tools

 

Please contact John Ashcroft on 07867450022 for more information (all discussions are confidential)