Lead Project Manager - Heavy Civils & Tunnelling

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Ltd, a leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractor, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead major heavy civils and tunnelling projects across the UK. You will report to the Contracts Manager and ensure delivery safely, on programme and within budget.

Key duties include leading project teams, managing procurement, forecasting performance, maintaining RAMS/ITPs, and chairing client and subcontractor meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing heavy civils and infrastructure projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent as a minimum.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC4 Contracts, particularly Option A.
• Experience in Design Management, Programme Management and Risk Management.
• Proven experience producing CVRs, managing cost control, forecasting and value assessments.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project budgets effectively.
• Ability to independently manage and successfully deliver projects with minimal guidance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Lead project teams to deliver heavy civils and tunnelling projects.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure resources meet programme requirements.
• Forecast project performance and manage scope changes meticulously.
• Maintain detailed project records and reporting systems.
• Chair project meetings with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain commercial tension across all aspects of the project to drive out unnecessary costs.

Skills

Project management

NEC4 Contracts

Design Management

Programme Management

Risk Management

Cost control

Leadership & stakeholders

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

SMSTS qualification

Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership

Job description

Joseph Gallagher Ltd, a leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractor, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead major heavy civils and tunnelling projects across the UK. You will report to the Contracts Manager and ensure delivery safely, on programme and within budget.

Key duties include leading project teams, managing procurement, forecasting performance, maintaining RAMS/ITPs, and chairing client and subcontractor meetings.