Project Manager

Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular fun days and charity events

Career progression support

The Great Escape – leaving work early"

Job summary

Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd is recruiting a Project Manager to lead civil engineering contracts across the South East region, including Hampshire, Sussex and surrounding counties. You will manage site teams, control programmes, oversee design coordination and drive profitable delivery on complex projects.

The role requires a senior Site Agent/Project Manager background with relevant industry qualifications, travel across the Southern Region and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor on civil engineering projects.
• Strong background in highways, structures and heavy civil engineering schemes.
• Holds SMSTS qualification, CSCS card and Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• First Aid at Work qualification desirable and NEC contracts knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Contract management

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent

Job description

Due to success of winning more work in our Southern Region, we are recruiting for a Project Manager. At Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Due to a number of recent project successes across Hampshire and Sussex, our South East region is looking to recruit a Project Manager.

We have secured several new infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the region and continue to see a strong pipeline of upcoming opportunities, with further work currently being tendered throughout the South East.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be based in East Sussex, West Sussex, or Hampshire to support the delivery of current and future projects.

Main Duties

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.

Are you the person we are looking for?

The successful candidate will have experience working for a main contractor on civil engineering projects, with a strong background in highways, structures and heavy civil engineering schemes.

You will possess excellent technical knowledge alongside proven people management experience, with the ability to lead teams effectively, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders, and delegate responsibilities appropriately to ensure successful project delivery.

Applicants should be an experienced Senior Site Agent or Project Manager and hold a relevant industry qualification (HND, HNC, BEng or equivalent), together with a valid SMSTS qualification, appropriate CSCS card and Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable, and knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout our Southern Region and hold a full UK driving licence.

We also offer some fantastic perks!

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• ‘The Great Escape’ – leaving work early every Friday!

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful