Projects Manager - Underpinning​/Piling

Job Title

Projects Manager

Construction / Build

Construction Manager

To efficiently organise and manage projects from the completion of the design stage through to the completion of build works on site, with a focus on underpinning or piling works where required.

Manage projects to completion, ensuring works meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accept instruction and detailed handover of works to commence build activities.
• Undertake and properly document site visits to assess all aspects of a project.
• Interpret technical designs and drawings from internal or external sources to deliver works as per brief.
• Devise construction programmes compatible with deadlines, budgets, and profit margins.
• Liaise with all stakeholders, including building control, sub-contractors, clients, suppliers, and on‑site teams to ensure effective communication.
• Provide clear instruction and direction to all project parties, ensuring professional standards are met.
• Ensure works are completed in line with design and brief specifications.
• Communicate variations to works, programmes, and costs efficiently to relevant parties.
• Agree and document variations to original design, brief, or costings, tracking them and obtaining timely approvals.
• Prepare and issue all necessary documentation for project completion, including risk assessments and method statements, using approved templates.
• Manage sub-contractors to ensure works are completed to professional standards.
• Procure plant, materials, and tools required for projects within set timescales.
• Continuously supervise and manage projects from start to finish.
• Ensure all procurement is tracked and relevant personnel are informed.
• Maintain safe working methods at all times.
• Update and maintain project databases with progress efficiently and accurately.
• Prepare and submit invoices in a timely manner following the correct process.
• Monitor and report on project finances, ensuring targets and profit margins are met.

• Significant experience in underpinning or piling works is essential.
• Proven project management experience on construction sites from design through to completion.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Competence in preparing risk assessments, method statements, and project documentation.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to monitor budgets and report on project finances.