Project Manager

Green Barks Search; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Barks Search is recruiting an experienced Project Manager for the Lower Thames Crossing earthworks package in Essex. You will lead one of two sectional delivery teams, overseeing safe, productive and profitable delivery with bulk excavation, cut and fill and mass haul activities.

You will report to senior leadership, manage client and public relationships, and work closely with safety and commercial teams to drive performance, cost control and programme alignment.

Qualifications

• Extensive civil engineering experience with earthworks.
• Proven track record delivering major earthworks packages.
• Experience in project or senior management roles.
• Strong knowledge of modern earthmoving methods and heavy plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sectional delivery team, ensuring earthworks are delivered safely and on programme.
• Oversee bulk earthworks operations including excavation, material movement and mass haul.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and the public as required.
• Own and drive delivery with high standards of safety, quality and performance.
• Keep Senior Leadership updated on progress, risks and issues.
• Collaborate with Central Support, Commercial and HSE to ensure coordinated delivery.
• Produce robust programmes and budgets to support delivery.
• Ensure compliance with earthworks specifications and materials handling.

Skills

Earthworks management

Bulk earthworks

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Programme planning

Job description

The Opportunity

Green Barks Search is working with one of the UK's leading earthworks contractors to appoint an experienced Project Manager for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Essex.

Our client specialises in large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation and land restoration, with an established track record delivering major UK infrastructure projects including HS2, Sizewell C and the Lower Thames Crossing.

As Project Manager, you will lead one of two sectional delivery teams, taking responsibility for the safe, productive and profitable delivery of a major earthworks package. This will involve overseeing significant bulk excavation, cut and fill operations, mass haul movements and the coordination of large earthmoving plant fleets.

Reporting directly to the Earthworks Operations Leader and Project Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee day-to-day operations, maintain strong stakeholder relationships and lead a team focused on delivering high standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a sectional delivery team, ensuring earthworks are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee bulk earthworks operations, including excavation, material movement, cut and fill, embankment construction and mass haul activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and members of the public when required.
• Take ownership of all works under your control, maintaining high standards of delivery and operational performance.
• Keep the Senior Leadership Team informed of progress, emerging risks and potential project issues.
• Work closely with Central Support, Commercial and Health & Safety teams to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Manage project information and documentation, ensuring accurate reporting and effective communication.
• Apply technical knowledge of earthmoving methods, plant capabilities, production outputs and operational constraints.
• Monitor earthworks production rates, plant utilisation and material movements to ensure efficient delivery against programme targets.
• Produce resourced programmes and develop working budgets to support effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with earthworks specifications and materials handling requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring unsafe working practices are identified and addressed.
• Lead, motivate and develop team members, supporting their performance and professional development.
• Deputise for wider project leadership when required.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience within civil engineering, preferably with a strong background in earthworks.
• Demonstrable experience managing substantial bulk earthworks packages, including large-scale excavation, cut and fill operations and mass haul activities.
• Previous experience in a Project Management or Senior Management position.
• Strong understanding of modern earthmoving methods, heavy plant, production outputs and associated technologies.
• Practical experience coordinating large earthmoving plant fleets and managing earthworks productivity on major infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of earthworks specifications, materials handling and operational constraints.
• Ability to produce resourced programmes and manage working budgets.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to identify improvements to working methods.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and engage teams at all levels.
• Confidence making decisions under pressure, with a calm and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.