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)