Project Manager

Allied Site Services Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services firm in Colchester seeks a Project Manager to lead demolition and groundworks projects from planning to completion. Candidates should have substantial experience in demolition and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, project management, and organizational skills. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth across varied projects in South London and Greater London.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career growth

Full project responsibility

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in demolition and groundworks with familiarity in operations.
• Prior experience managing projects from planning to completion, especially in London/South-east.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead demolition and groundworks projects from initial planning to completion.
• Coordinate on-site operations, subcontractors, and crews.
• Manage project documentation including risk assessments and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

As Project Manager you will lead demolition and groundworks projects from initial planning through to completion. You will coordinate all on-site operations, subcontractors, machinery and groundworks crews, ensure compliance with health & safety and permits, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, programme and manage demolition and groundworks projects (including soft‑strip, structural demolition, enabling works, excavation, foundations, groundwork preparation).
• Liaise with clients, structural engineers, subcontractors, plant & machinery operators, surveyors, and local authorities as needed.
• Prepare, review and manage project documentation: risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), permits, safety compliance, progress reports, change orders, cost tracking and budget management.
• Oversee workforce and subcontractor scheduling — ensure site teams, plant operators, groundworks labour and subcontractors are coordinated efficiently.
• Monitor progress against project programme, identify and mitigate risk, manage delays, variations, unforeseen ground conditions or structural surprises.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, compliance with regulations and company procedures.
• Manage project handover and close‑out, ensure all works completed satisfactorily, documentation finalised, site secured and clients / project stakeholders kept informed.
• Provide leadership on‑site: motivate teams, ensure good communication, resolve on‑site problems and elevate to management as required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Substantial, hands‑on experience in demolition and groundworks — familiarity with demolition plant, machinery, groundwork operations, enabling works.
• Prior experience managing demolition or groundworks projects (preferably in London or South‑east) — from planning to completion.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations, site compliance, method statements, risk assessments.
• Strong project management, organisational, communication, leadership skills.
• Ability to read/interpret project programmes/schedules, manage budgets, subcontractors and resources.
• Valid driving licence (if required), ability to travel across London / South‑east sites.

Desirable

• Experience with “cut & carve”, basement dig, structural demolition, enabling works, groundworks, foundations or RC‑frame enabling works.
• High‑reach demolition, structural dismantling, enabling works or complex groundwork exposure.
• Certification or training relevant to demolition/groundworks (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS, or similar).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below for salary range guidance)
• Opportunity to work on varied demolition & groundwork projects across South London and Greater London
• Full project responsibility — from planning to completion — with autonomy on site
• Career growth potential as we expand our portfolio