Project Lead

Kenton Black Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Project Lead / Project Manager in Northamptonshire to lead civil engineering projects, coordinate site teams and deliver works safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires experience in highways, street lighting or traffic signage, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets, procurement and QA across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role or relevant transfer.
• Background in civil engineering, highways, street lighting or traffic signs.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Valid CSCS card.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Project budgeting

Safety awareness

Site management

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Lead / Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Northamptonshire

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 & Duties:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.