Construction Project Manager

Cavendish Professionals; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee a live civil engineering project at Sizewell C, Suffolk, with a value of around £10 million. You will lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to budget and quality standards.

The role focuses on FRC works, structural steel, groundworks and civils, with preference for Sizewell C site induction and prior experience on the project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to health, programme management and quality control.
• Sizewell C site induction preferred; previous Sizewell C experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all site activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee FRC works, structural steel installation, groundworks and civil packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, programme, costs and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Identify and resolve site issues and keep works on schedule.
• Maintain accurate site records and provide progress reports.
• Liaise with client and senior management to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

FRC works

Structural steel

Groundworks

Site leadership

Health & safety

Education

CSCS Certification (Management)

SMSTS

First Aid Certification

Temporary Works Qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a live project at Sizewell C, Suffolk, with a project value of approximately £10 million.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

We are looking for a Project Manager with a strong background in FRC (Formwork, Reinforcement and Concrete) works, structural steel, groundworks and civil engineering.

Previous experience working on Sizewell C, ideally with a valid Sizewell site induction, would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all site activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee FRC works, structural steel installation, groundworks and civil engineering packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, programme, costs and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with site health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Identify and resolve site issues, ensuring works remain on schedule.
• Maintain accurate site records and provide regular progress reports.
• Liaise with the client and senior management to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or construction.
• Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid
• Valid Temporary Works Qualification
• Strong technical knowledge of FRC works, structural steel, groundworks and civils.
• Experience managing projects or work packages of a similar value and complexity.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety, programme management and quality control.
• Sizewell C site induction preferred, with previous experience on the project considered a significant advantage.