HDD Project Manager - Nationwide

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de génie civil de premier plan recherche un Project Manager pour superviser des projets de forage directional à travers le Royaume-Uni. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience substantielle dans la gestion de sites complexes, de préférence avec une solide expérience en tunneling et une approche axée sur les résultats. Ce rôle inclut un salaire compétitif, des avantages tels qu'une voiture de société, et un cadre de travail qui valorise la sécurité et les partenariats à long terme.

Benefits

Bonus

Voiture de société ou allocation de voiture

Remboursement des frais de déplacement

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des entrepreneurs de niveau 1 exigée.
• Expertise extensive en HDD sur des tunneling majeurs.
• Expérience dans les phases pré-contractuelles souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la planification et la coordination des opérations HDD sur des projets d'infrastructure.
• Gérer les équipes de site et les sous-traitants.
• Assurer la conformité avec les normes de santé et de sécurité.

Skills

Gestion de projet

Confiance technique en HDD

Gestion des risques

Attention aux détails

Education

Diplôme en ingénierie civile ou construction

Job description

Astute’s Team is partnering with a industry-leading civil engineering business to recruit for a Project Manager with travel nationwide.

The Project Manager (HDD) role comes with a salary of �70,000 to �90,000, a bonus scheme, company car or car allowance, mileage and so much more!

If you’re a Project Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that places people, safety, and long-term partnerships at the heart of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Project Manager role

Reporting to the Operations Director you will:

* Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of HDD operations across major infrastructure and tunnelling schemes

* Manage site teams, subcontractors, and specialist HDD operatives to ensure safe and efficient project execution
* Provide technical leadership during design development and pre-construction phases, ensuring constructability and value engineering
* Develop and manage detailed project programmes, risk registers, and method statements
* Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all project activities

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* Tier 1 contractor experience – essential
* Extensive HDD expertise – focused on major tunnelling and heavy civils (not minor utility crossings)
* Strong pre-contract experience – ideally with input into bid strategy and methodology
* Hands-on experience managing site teams, resources, plant, and subcontractors
* A relevant degree or professional qualification in civil engineering or construction (preferred)

Personal skills

The Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

* Technically confident in HDD – with hands-on experience managing complex directional drilling operations, particularly on large-scale infrastructure or tunnelling projects.
* From a Tier 1 or specialist contracting background – familiar with high standards of delivery and able to work effectively under demanding commercial and operational conditions.
* Detail-oriented and proactive – skilled at managing risk, maintaining control of budgets and programmes, and resolving challenges on site.
* Experienced in pre-contract phases – comfortable contributing to design development, programming, logistics, and early-stage planning.
* Flexible and mobile – willing to travel across the UK and stay away from home when required to support project delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

� �70,000 to �90,000

� Bonus scheme

� Company car or Car Allowance

� Mileage

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.