Project Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is representing a leading residential groundworks contractor recruiting a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties. You will manage delivery from pre-start to completion, ensuring safety, programme adherence, and budget alignment.

Projects typically range in value and you will collaborate with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and the Commercial Team to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within residential groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of roads & sewers, earthworks, drainage, foundations and external works.
• Experience delivering projects for major UK housebuilders.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project performance.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational delivery of multiple residential groundworks projects.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Lead and support Site Managers, Engineers and Foremen.
• Produce and monitor project programmes.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Chair site progress meetings with clients and consultants.
• Monitor project performance, quality and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Work collaboratively with the Commercial Team to manage project costs and variations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Skills

Residential groundworks

Project management

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Commercial awareness

SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid

Full UK Driving Licence

UK housebuilders knowledge

Job description

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Comprehensive Package

Our client is a leading residential groundworks contractor with an established reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure packages for some of the UK's largest housebuilders.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple residential groundworks projects across Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable business that continues to invest in its people and offers genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of residential groundworks schemes from pre-start through to completion. Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and the Commercial Team, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Projects will typically include:

Project values generally range from £2 million to £20 million.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the operational delivery of multiple residential groundworks projects.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Lead and support Site Managers, Engineers and Foremen.
• Produce and monitor project programmes.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Chair site progress meetings with clients and consultants.
• Monitor project performance, quality and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Work collaboratively with the Commercial Team to manage project costs and variations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within residential groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of roads & sewers, earthworks, drainage, foundations and external works.
• Experience delivering projects for major UK housebuilders.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project performance.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business

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