Project Manager (JA0009) Reading, England
Our client delivers commercial projects up to £50m, covering groundworks, reinforced concrete structures and basement construction. They are a respected contractor with a strong reputation, robust order book and a commitment to quality and safety.
The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background and proven experience managing drainage, external works packages on medium to large-scale projects.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage groundworks operations including external works, drainage, block paving
- 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
Experience:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (not essential)
- Previous experience on groundworks / external works projects
- Strong technical knowledge of civil works
- 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)