Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

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 (phone number removed) for more information (all discussions are confidential)

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