Project Manager

Carrington West; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a residential groundworks scheme in South East London. The ideal candidate will have strong civil engineering project experience and SMSTS certification, thriving in a collaborative and people-focused environment. This role offers a salary of GBP 65,000 - GBP 75,000, along with a car allowance and opportunities for rapid career progression.

Benefits

Car allowance

Rapid career progression

Friendly team culture

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in delivering civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Solid background in project coordination and team leadership.
• Ideally experienced within residential or 278 works.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project delivery on large residential site.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors for smooth execution.
• Manage commercial and cost aspects in collaboration with QS team.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

View more categories View less categories Sector Construction / Built Environment Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Job Function Project Manager

Project Manager
Location: South East London
Salary: GBP65,000 - GBP75,000 + Car Allowance

We're supporting a successful and growing subcontractor with the appointment of an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a residential groundworks scheme in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and hands-on individual who thrives in a relaxed, people-focused environment. With regular social events, clear career progression routes, and a supportive leadership team, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering packages to high standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day project delivery of groundworks and associated civil engineering works on a large residential site.
Coordinate with site teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution of the programme.
Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company procedures.
Manage commercial and cost aspects in collaboration with the QS team.
Maintain accurate site records, progress reporting, and client communication.
Lead and motivate site teams to achieve key project milestones.

Requirements:
SMSTS and First Aid certifications (essential).
Strong experience delivering civil engineering and groundworks projects, ideally within residential or 278 works.
Solid background in project coordination and team leadership.
Commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
A collaborative attitude with a hands-on, can-do approach.

What's On Offer:
GBP65,000 - GBP75,000 basic salary
Car allowance
Rapid career progression within a growing business
Friendly, down-to-earth team culture
Regular social events and a relaxed working environment

Apply now, or call (phone number removed).

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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