Project Manager; Groundworks

Job Description

Project Manager for Civils Sub Contractor carrying out £20million Groundworks Package

Your new company

Hays Belfast are currently recruiting a Civis Project Manager for a long established and highly regarded civil engineering subcontractor based in Derry City.

Known for delivering high value packages across major infrastructure schemes throughout Ireland and the UK. Operating for several decades, this business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, dependable relationships, and technical capability in heavy civils. With a growing pipeline of complex projects, the company continues to expand by hiring an additional Project Manager to meet demand.

Your new employer has the experience and skill set to operate successfully in diverse sectors within the construction industry both in a subcontracting capacity and as principal contractor. With a track record of successful civils works, education, community, recreation & leisure, restoration & heritage, private housing and commercial projects, this is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join a progressive contractor.

Your new role

As Project Manager, your initial project will be to take responsibility for overseeing a large scale £20m groundworks package, including earthworks, drainage, retaining wall construction, and sub‑structure works. This role will require regular travel to sites across the UK and Ireland as you lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, manage programme and cost, and ensure the smooth delivery of all stages of the works.

You will work closely with senior leadership, providing progress updates, ensuring compliance, and driving the project to completion while maintaining a high standard of safety and quality.

Being the initial point of contact on site, you will sit in on client meetings, update programmes and manage the quality of works being delivered to specification, ironing out issues as they arise with support from both site and leadership teams. What you’ll need to succeed

To excel in this position, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Engineer within civil engineering or groundworks packages
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, and reinforced concrete structures
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead site teams effectively
• A proactive approach to problem solving and project delivery
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK and stay away when required.
• Experience delivering mid to large scale civils packages will be a strong advantage.
• Valid management tickets or accreditation to work on sites of this scale.

What you’ll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary and package reflective of your experience, alongside excellent long term career opportunities with a business that supports development and progression.

This is a permanent role but can offer various rates of pay or day rates if required with company benefits included. All travel and expenses will be paid for, and you will gain exposure to major projects, work within a supportive and experienced management team, and join a company known for retaining staff and rewarding commitment. xekaoyc What you need to do now