Civil Project Lead – Delivery & Site Teams

Kenton Black Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Project Lead/Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver civil engineering projects across Northamptonshire. You will lead site teams, manage procurement, and ensure work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires knowledge of highways works, SMSTS or IOSH, CSCS and strong leadership and communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams. A varied, growth-focused business environment awaits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role or transferable experience.
• Background in civil engineering, highways, street lighting or traffic signs.
• Knowledge of Highways Works Specifications, Series 1200/1300/1400.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Good IT skills, esp. Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate live projects from start to completion.
• Manage site operatives, labour, plant and materials.
• Prepare RAMS, job packs and health and safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications and safe working practices.
• Monitor project programmes, costs and productivity.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage procurement, material approvals and site resources.
• Oversee QA, inspections, site records and as-built documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety audits and quality inspections.
• Support change management and commercial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Project coordination

Construction management

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Project Lead/Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver civil engineering projects across Northamptonshire. You will lead site teams, manage procurement, and ensure work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires knowledge of highways works, SMSTS or IOSH, CSCS and strong leadership and communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams. A varied, growth-focused business environment awaits.