Project Manager

Jackson Civil Engineering; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday + BHs

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular charity events

Progression support

Job summary

Jackson Civil Engineering is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil engineering projects across the Kent and East Sussex region. The role involves managing site teams, coordinating with clients and supply chain, and delivering projects to programme and budget.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in highways and heavy civil schemes, demonstrate leadership and clear stakeholder communication, and hold a relevant qualification with a SMSTS and CSCS credentials.

Qualifications

• Senior Site Agent or Project Manager with civil engineering experience.
• Strong highways and heavy civil engineering background.
• Proven people management and stakeholder communication.
• Willingness to travel across Kent and East Sussex; UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, risk assessments, and PM plans.
• Monitor budgets and contract allowances; track programme.
• Oversee design coordination and sub-contractor engagement.
• Ensure timely and profitable contract delivery; mentor junior staff.
• Foster client relations and effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder communication

Project delivery

Highways experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent

SMSTS

CSCS card

Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work desirable

Tools

NEC contracts knowledge

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.

We are looking to recruit a Project Manager to manage projects across the Kent and East Sussex area.

We have secured several new projects in the region and have a strong pipeline of further opportunities. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering current and future projects, working closely with our operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be based within the wider Kent and East Sussex area to support project delivery across the region.

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