Project Manager

Jackson Civil Engineering; Greenstead Green; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee highways schemes. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience managing site staff and projects. The role emphasizes a supportive company culture with flexible working hours and a variety of employee perks. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in highways projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage change effectively. This is a chance to work on exciting projects while contributing to a thriving and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

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

2 hours early leave every Friday

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular fun days and charity events

Qualifications

• Experience working for a main contractor on highways projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff, operatives, and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements and hazard risk assessments.
• Monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Prepare and monitor work programmes.
• Build relations with clients.
• Oversee design coordination.
• Engage with sub-contractors.
• Ensure timely completion of contracts.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication and people skills

Change management

Education

HND / HNC / BEng or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS qualification

Temporary Works Coordinator

Job description

Career Opportunity : Project Manager

To strengthen our Highways Division, 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 for an experienced Project Manager in our Highways Division working on Highways schemes including a wide range of works from bearing replacements, expansion joint renewal, parapet works, concrete repairs, phased replacement of tunnel panels and fixings, refurbishment of corbel / drainage channel detail, repairs & corrosion protection to arched beams, refurbishment of rendered facias, phased patch painting / overcoating to steel surfaces on bridges

Ideally you will be located around the Dartford / M11 area. This role will be based from the Dartford or M11 office during the day with the work predominantly planned at night all over the network. Due to the nature of the role there will be an expectation for some ad hoc visits to site at night.

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 need to have experience working for a main contractor on projects which should include highways. We’re after a team player who has excellent communication and people skills who have the ability to manage change.

Already experienced as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND / HNC / BEng) or equivalent, be a Temporary Works Coordinator and possess an up‑to‑date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at work qualification is desirable. Knowledge of NEC contracts and incorporated Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) membership would also be an advantage.

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)
• The ‘great escape’ – leave off 2 hours early every Friday
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• 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.

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