Project Manager - Rail ​/ Civil Engineering

Project Manager - Rail / Civil Engineering

Location:

Basingstoke - projects across Sussex, Kent and Wessex

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

Project Manager required to join a growing specialist Civil Engineering and Geotechnical contractor with a substantial pipeline of secured and visible Network Rail work across the South of England.

The business is experiencing significant growth through the CP7 framework, with a number of projects already secured or progressing through single-source negotiation. Schemes have increased significantly in size and complexity, creating an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of projects from development through to successful delivery.

Projects encompass earthworks, enabling works, drainage, working platforms, haul roads, embankment works, retaining structures, CFA piling-related works, anchors and specialist geotechnical packages.

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Project Manager Salary & Benefits

£60,000 - £75,000 salary, dependent upon experience
Company car or car allowance
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Bupa cash plan
Potential additional private healthcare depending on seniority
Accommodation provided when lodging away
Significant secured and visible project pipeline
Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with direct access to senior management
Predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend / possession requirements

Project Manager Job Overview

Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering and geotechnical projects
Manage projects from pre-construction/development through to completion
Lead Site Agents, Works Managers and site delivery teams
Manage project programmes, resources, logistics and delivery strategy
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Network Rail and other key clients
Take responsibility for project commercial performance and delivery of margin
Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and specialist subcontractors
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards
Oversee enabling works, earthworks, drainage, retaining structures and specialist geotechnical works
Support possession and weekend works where required
Provide leadership and support to the wider project team

Project Manager

Job Requirements

Previous Project Management experience within Civil Engineering
Strong background in earthworks, heavy civils and/or geotechnical engineering
Rail / Network Rail experience highly advantageous
Previous experience managing projects with significant operational and logistical requirements
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project margins
Excellent client-facing and leadership skills
Civil Engineering or Geotechnical degree advantageous but not essential
Appropriate CSCS qualification
Full UK driving licence
Flexible approach to project travel

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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