Project Manager

Mick George Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supplier is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the South East Aylesbury Link Road delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing major infrastructure projects, especially those under NEC contracts. Responsibilities include leading site operations, managing materials, and ensuring project timelines are met. Competitive salary and benefits including company vehicle and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Training and career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing major schemes (£10m+) in highways or infrastructure.
• Proven track record in delivering projects under NEC contracts.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe and timely delivery of works.
• Manage material imports and compliance during construction.
• Drive programme performance and mitigate risks to avoid delays.

Skills

Earthworks knowledge

NEC contract management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Risk management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black or White Card)

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of the South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR), a high-profile infrastructure scheme forming part of a wider strategic transport network in Buckinghamshire.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery of all works.
2. Manage the import of materials for constructing the Embankment, including testing, compliance, and materials management.
3. Drive programme performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to avoid delays.
4. Administer the NEC Option B contract, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, and change control procedures.
5. Collaborate effectively with clients, designers, statutory authorities, and internal teams.
6. Ensure quality assurance, compliance with specifications, ITPs, and audit requirements.
7. Promote a strong safety culture through regular HSEQ inspections and RAMS reviews.
8. Oversee performance, plant coordination, and site logistics.
9. Provide accurate reporting, contribute to cost forecasting, and support commercial closeout processes.
10. Create clear, professional presentations to communicate project progress, materials management, lookahead plans, and sequencing to stakeholders.

This leadership role requires a hands-on Project Manager with a strong background in Earthworks and a proven track record in delivering highways, civils, or infrastructure projects under NEC contracts, with a minimum of 5 years' experience managing major schemes (£10m+).

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, materials, and road construction.
• Proficiency in NEC contract management, particularly Option B.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver project updates effectively.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Competence in project controls, reporting, and risk management.
• Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black or White Card), and First Aid at Work.

The Mick George Group is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity in its workforce, regardless of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Working Conditions & Benefits:

• Hours: Monday - Friday, site operational hours.
• Salary: Dependent on experience, at management discretion.
• Benefits: Company vehicle, pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, benefit platform, cycle-to-work scheme, PPE, training, and career development.

About Mick George: With nearly 40 years of trading, operating over 600 HGVs across 40+ sites, and employing over 1,000 people, we are a leading supplier to the construction industry in East Anglia and East Midlands. Our goal is to provide the highest standards to all stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, and customers.