Our client, a well-established Tier 2 Civil Engineering Contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the civil engineering package for a major industrial development in Pontefract.
The project involves the construction of a large-scale industrial premises, including a significant £10m civil engineering and infrastructure package comprising roads, drainage, utilities, external works, earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, and associated infrastructure. This is a fast-paced project environment where strong leadership, programme management, and stakeholder coordination skills will be essential.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of the civil engineering and infrastructure package from commencement through to completion.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, engineers and supply chain partners.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, short-term lookaheads and progress reports.
• Manage client relationships and attend regular project and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor commercial performance alongside the commercial team.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving productivity and programme performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between the civils package and the main build contractor.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects as a Project Manager.
• Strong background working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractors.
• Experience managing industrial, logistics, infrastructure, highways, utilities, earthworks or major external works packages.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within a fast-moving project environment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Degree, HNC or HND qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile industrial development project.
• Long-term project with potential follow-on work upon completion.

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