Project Manager

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Ardsley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected family-owned contractor is seeking a Project Manager to oversee civil engineering and construction projects. The ideal candidate will manage project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Responsibilities include project planning, risk management, and leading site teams. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and solid commercial awareness. This role offers autonomy and stability within a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days of holidays plus Bank Holidays

Health Care

Death in Service

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in civil engineering or utilities.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Solid commercial awareness and cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery in civil engineering.
• Develop project plans, programmes, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum + car or car allowance

Holidays: 26 days plus Bank Holidays

Benefits: Health Care, Death in Service, Annual Bonus

Role Overview

Venatu Recruitment Group are delighted to support our client, a well respected and established family owned contractor to recruit a Project Manager, to deliver civil engineering and construction projects across infrastructure, utilities and energy-related sectors. The role involves full responsibility for project planning, execution and delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be based at Head Office in South Yorkshire and out on site on a regular basis supporting the Site Managers with delivering numerous projects across the region.

This is a hands‑on, site-focused role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of civil engineering and construction projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, programmes and schedules.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Control project budgets and ensure cost targets are achieved.
• Produce accurate cost forecasts, progress reports and change control documentation.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage valuations, variations and final accounts.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture on all sites.
• Lead site audits, inspections and risk assessments.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Chair progress meetings and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build long-term, positive working relationships through professional and proactive engagement.

Team Leadership

• Lead and motivate site teams to achieve project objectives.
• Set clear targets and expectations for staff and subcontractors.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong organisational, planning and leadership skills.
• Solid commercial awareness and cost control experience.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety legislation.
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• Degree or professional qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• Experience working on energy, utility or infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to manage technically challenging projects within a supportive, and well established regional contractor. You'll be given autonomy, responsibility and the chance to make a real impact, with excellent rewards and long-term stability.

Interested then please contact James Shepherd at Venatu Recruitment Group for more information.