Project Manager

Jackson Civil Engineering; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic civil engineering company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Roads and Highways infrastructure schemes in Suffolk and Essex. This role includes managing site staff, preparing project plans, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience with main contractors in road schemes and relevant qualifications. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits to support employee development.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager with main contractor experience; highways/road schemes preferred.
• Ability to manage change and delegate; team player.
• Strong communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Management of site staff, operatives, and sub-contractors.
• Prepare method statements, hazard risk assessments, and project plans.
• Monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng)

Up-to-date SMSTS qualification

CSCS card

Job description

Overview

Career Opportunity: Project Manager

To strengthen our Eastern Region team, 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 now on the lookout for a Project Manager in our Eastern Region to work on Roads and Highways infrastructure schemes in Suffolk and Essex.

Main Duties for the Project Manager:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager with main contractor experience; highways/ road schemes preferred.
• Excellent communication and people skills; ability to manage change and delegate; team player.
• Relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent; up-to-date SMSTS qualification; CSCS card.

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 (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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.