Civil's Project Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Wales; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / company car

Pension

Healthcare

Performance bonus

Job summary

Randstad UK in Carmarthen, West Wales, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the site-based delivery of a £65m two-stage educational development on an operational campus.

You will own the project from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating heavy civils, earthworks, RC structures, and a multi-disciplinary team, while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality in a live education environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within civil engineering contracting.
• Hands-on experience delivering heavy civils, earthworks, and RC structures.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day site operations, managing subcontractor packages and safety.
• Oversee civil deliverables including earthworks, drainage, foundations, and RC frame construction.
• Interface with client teams and design partners to deliver within a live campus environment.
• Maintain commercial control, progress tracking, and quality reporting.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering contracting

Heavy civils

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

CSCS Black Card

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Job Opportunity: Project Manager - Heavy Civils & RC

Location: Carmarthen, West Wales (Commutable from Swansea & surrounding areas)

Position Type: Permanent

Salary Package: c. 75,000 + Executive Package

Project Value: 65m 18-Month Project Duration

About the Role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the site-based delivery of a major 65m, two-stage educational development in Carmarthen, West Wales.

Delivering a state-of-the-art series of new college facilities within an operational campus environment, you will take ownership from pre-construction through to full completion. The package involves extensive heavy civils, major earthworks, and reinforced concrete (RC) structures.

This is a full-time, permanent position joining a Tier 1 main contractor with a strong pipeline of upcoming works in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day site operations, managing subcontractor packages, engineering teams, and site safety.
• Oversee critical civil engineering deliverables, including major earthworks cut-and-fill, drainage, foundations, and RC frame construction.
• Interface closely with client teams, campus stakeholders, and design partners to ensure seamless delivery within a live educational environment.
• Maintain strict commercial control, progress tracking, quality assurance, and project reporting.

Key Requirements

• Industry Background: Proven track record as a Project Manager within the Civil Engineering Contracting sector.
• Technical Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience delivering heavy civils, earthworks packages, and RC structures.
• Location: Candidates based in or within realistic commuting distance of Carmarthen, Swansea, or West Wales are strongly preferred.
• Qualifications: Relevant Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management, CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and First Aid.

Why Apply?

• Tier 1 Stability: Join a market-leading, household-name main contractor with an excellent pipeline of regional projects.
• Landmark Scheme: Lead a high-profile 65m educational development from early stages to completion.
• Competitive Package: 75k basic salary + car allowance / company car, pension, healthcare, and performance bonus.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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