Project Manager

Westney Consulting Group; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national ground investigation contractor is seeking a Project Manager to oversee ground investigation projects in Hungerford. This permanent role involves managing site teams, ensuring compliance, and contributing to project documentation. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess several years of experience in site investigations, alongside robust organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements after probation

24 days annual leave, increasing to 29 days

6% pension contribution

Equipment provided (phone and laptop)

Fuel card

3 wellbeing days per year

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigation.
• Experience in supervising drilling operations and logging samples.
• Working towards chartership and carry a PTS / SMSTS / CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish.
• Coordinating site teams and planning logistics.
• Contributing to tender document preparation and client communication.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager (Ground Investigations)

Permanent Role

Salary starting from £40,000 / year + benefits

Hungerford, Berkshire - Office based

Ground Investigation Contractor

A Project Manager is required to join a national ground investigation contractor working on a permanent basis in Berkshire. You will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple ground investigation projects from start finish. Responsibilities include coordinating site teams and planning logistics, while ensuring compliance from a commercial, technical and HSEQ perspective. You will also contribute to tender document preparation, report writing, and client communication.

The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field such as Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering etc, along with having several years of relevant work experience in conducting geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigation, and experience in supervising drilling operations, logging samples (such as boreholes or trial pits) and in-situ testing. You must also be confident managing multiple teams and projects at one time, have strong organisational and communication skills, be proficient with MS Office, and hold a full UK driving license. The ideal candidate will be working towards chartership and carry a PTS / SMSTS / CSCS card.

The client is a large, national and firmly established site investigation contractor. Benefits of working for this company include flexible working arrangements following completion of probation period, 24 days annual leave to be increased by 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 29 days + 8 bank holidays, the option to buy back holidays, as well as 6% pension, equipment provided (phone and laptop), fuel card and 3 wellbeing days per year.

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