Project Lead

Kenton Black Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Project Lead/Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver civil engineering projects across Northamptonshire. You will lead site teams, manage procurement, and ensure work is completed safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires knowledge of highways works, SMSTS or IOSH, CSCS and strong leadership and communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams. A varied, growth-focused business environment awaits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role or transferable experience.
• Background in civil engineering, highways, street lighting or traffic signs.
• Knowledge of Highways Works Specifications, Series 1200/1300/1400.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Good IT skills, esp. Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate live projects from start to completion.
• Manage site operatives, labour, plant and materials.
• Prepare RAMS, job packs and health and safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications and safe working practices.
• Monitor project programmes, costs and productivity.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage procurement, material approvals and site resources.
• Oversee QA, inspections, site records and as-built documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety audits and quality inspections.
• Support change management and commercial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Project coordination

Construction management

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

An established and growing civil engineering business is looking for an experienced Project Lead / Manage to manage and coordinate projects across Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in civil engineering, highways, street lighting or traffic signage to take responsibility for project delivery, coordinating site teams and ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating live projects from start to completion.
• Managing site operatives, labour, plant and materials.
• Preparing RAMS, job packs and health and safety documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications and safe working practices.
• Monitoring project programmes, costs and productivity.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Managing procurement, material approvals and site resources.
• Overseeing QA, inspections, site records and as-built documentation.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety audits and quality inspections.
• Supporting change management and commercial reporting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role or relevant transferable experience.
• Background in civil engineering, highways, street lighting or traffic signs.
• Knowledge of Highways Works Specifications, particularly Series 1200, 1300 and 1400.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CDM regulations and NEC contracts.
• Experience with project budgets, cost control and programming.
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Appointed Person for Lifting qualification.
• Experience using Microsoft Project.

The Opportunity: A varied role within a growing business, offering the chance to lead projects, manage teams and contribute to the successful delivery of civil engineering works across Northamptonshire.