Project Manager - Groundworks

Groundworks Project Manager – Day Rate

Location: Nottingham
Duration: Initial 8-week project with immediate follow‑on project available
Start Date: Immediate
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)
Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm

Our client, a Midlands-based Groundworks sub‑contractor, is seeking an experienced Groundworks Project Manager to take full responsibility for delivering a fast‑paced groundworks package on a new school development in Nottingham.

The initial project consists of an 8-week programme focused on the completion of ground floor slabs, drainage infrastructure and associated external works. A second Nottingham-based project is scheduled to commence immediately afterwards, providing continuity of work for the successful candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Project Manager with strong civil engineering and groundworks experience who can manage both site operations and the administrative requirements associated with working for a major contractor.

• Overall management and delivery of the groundworks package.
• Programme management to ensure completion of works within the 8-week timeframe.
• Coordination and management of sub-contractors, labour and plant resources.
• Management of ground floor slab installations.
• Management of drainage and underground services installation.
• Liaison with the Main Contractor's Project Team.
• Daily site coordination meetings and progress reporting.
• Monitoring productivity, quality and programme performance.
• Management of site health & safety standards.
• Production and approval of RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with Tier 1 contractor procedures and reporting requirements.
• Managing site records, inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Working closely with the Site Foreman and Site Engineer to achieve programme milestones.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Client and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful Project Manager will have:

• Dedicated Site Foreman
• Site Engineer
• Support from the Main Contractor's Project Team

• Proven experience delivering groundworks and civil engineering packages.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager on commercial, education, residential or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, slabs and external works.
• Experience working for or alongside Tier 1 Main Contractors.
• Strong planning, programming and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage permits, paperwork and site compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Valid SMSTS Certificate, CSCS Card, First Aid also preferred

• First Aid at Work Certificate.
• Temporary Works awareness.
• CSCS Black Card or equivalent.
• Civil Engineering or Construction-related qualification.

You will be a driven and organised Project Manager who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. You will be equally capable of managing site operations and handling the significant paperwork, permits and reporting associated with Tier 1 contractor projects.