Groundworks Project Manager

Edge Careers; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Careers in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Groundworks Project Manager to take ownership of commercial groundworks and infrastructure projects. You will oversee from pre-start through handover, ensuring safety, programme and budget targets with support from an established management team.

This role offers long-term security, a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to lead high-quality groundworks for a well-regarded contractor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong background delivering commercial groundwork projects.
• Excellent knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, sewers and external works.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• SMSTS
• CSCS Managers Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Additional qualifications such as Temporary Works Coordinator, IOSH, NEBOSH or NRSWA would be advantageous but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing groundworks projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Supporting and overseeing Site Managers across live developments.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Coordinating labour, plant, subcontractors and material resources.
• Monitoring programme performance and resolving issues before they affect delivery.
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors and clients.
• Maintaining strong relationships with site teams, clients and stakeholders

Job description

Groundworks Project Manager

Either day rate or salaried, working directly for client

If you are an experienced Groundworks Project Manager looking to join a well-established civil engineering contractor, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of projects across Yorkshire. It's not a multi-site role, you will be stationed at an individual project, until completion. This Groundworks Project Manager position offers long-term security, a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to work with an experienced management team. As a Groundworks Project Manager you will oversee projects from pre-start through to final handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in commercial groundworks & civils who enjoys the support of a professional and well-drilled organisation.

About the Company

This privately owned contractor has been delivering groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects for more than 60 years. Working predominantly with major Tier 1 contractors, the business has established an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely, efficiently and on programme. Its continued success is built on long-term client relationships, experienced people and a commitment to maintaining high standards across every project.

About the Role

You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of commercial groundworks and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently and to the required programme, quality and commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing groundworks projects from pre-start through to completion
• Supporting and overseeing Site Managers across live developments
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Coordinating labour, plant, subcontractors and material resources
• Monitoring programme performance and resolving issues before they affect delivery
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors and clients
• Maintaining strong relationships with site teams, clients and stakeholders

To be successful, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong background delivering commercial groundwork projects
• Excellent knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, sewers and external works
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• SMSTS
• CSCS Managers Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Additional qualifications such as Temporary Works Coordinator, IOSH, NEBOSH or NRSWA would be advantageous but are not essential.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a respected contractor with an outstanding reputation, a secure order book and long-standing relationships with major tier 1 contractors. Offering a competitive salary, company van, fuel card and genuine long-term career prospects, this role provides the opportunity to lead high-quality groundworks projects within a business that values professionalism, teamwork and quality delivery.