Project Manager

Trant Engineering Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a major civil engineering project in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering, strong project management skills, and experience in managing subcontractors. The role offers a competitive salary, company car or allowance, and additional benefits like professional membership support and a gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

1 x Professional Membership paid annually

Discounted corporate gym membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large Civil Engineering projects.
• Proven ability to manage site teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of National Grid projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and build of a large civil engineering contract.
• Ensure safe delivery of works and environmental compliance.
• Regularly report to the Contracts Manager.

Skills

Civil Engineering background

Project management

Subcontract management

Client interfacing

Environmental awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Overview

PROJECT MANAGER CIVIL ENGINEERING – CHELMSFORD

Our Energy Division is growing again, and we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager with a background in the successful delivery of large Civil Engineering contracts, to join a site-based team on a large heavy civil engineering project near Chelmsford in Essex. Works comprise of RC structures, earthworks, drainage and integrating with M&E installations. This is a large design & build project, currently in the early stages and is due for completion in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project managing the design & build of a large civil engineering contract
• Working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure the safe delivery of works, updating on environmental issues and ensuring quality
• Managing and supporting the Site Manager and working closely with the commercial team, designers, planners and site teams
• Subcontract management
• Client interface; attending regular meetings with the client and reporting on design and project completion timelines
• Effective monthly reporting to the Contracts Manager
• Taking responsibility for the programmes

Qualifications/background

• Civil Engineering background (either degree qualified or by experience)
• A background of delivering National Grid projects would be advantageous
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid

About Trant

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCCs, PLCs, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and with a healthy forward order book and a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.

Benefits

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly support and encourage employees to gain professional qualifications.

Our company benefits package includes:

• A competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days holiday (increasing to 28 with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Cost of annual professional membership paid

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK