Project Manager

P.P. O'Connor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead exciting civil engineering projects across the North West. This role involves managing diverse projects from inception to completion, ensuring high standards of safety and quality while coordinating resources effectively. With a strong focus on delivering results, you will play a key role in overseeing operations, managing procurement, and supporting technical queries. Join a company with a rich history in the construction industry, known for its commitment to local communities and sustainable practices. If you have a passion for civil engineering and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company car

Free parking

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering and project management.
• Experience in managing teams and coordinating projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage programmes of work to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Oversee projects including earthworks, highways, and drainage.
• Ensure compliance with civil engineering specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Safety Standards

Team Coordination

Procurement Management

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Project Manager – Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus – Manchester (travel within the North West Region)

The Role

Are you ready to take on exciting civil engineering projects and deliver them successfully from start to finish? Do you have the skills and experience to manage programmes of work, ensure quality standards, and coordinate resources effectively? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our team and oversee civil engineering projects across the North West, with a proven track record in delivering similar projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing programmes of work to ensure timely and successful delivery.
2. Maintaining high standards of safety, health, environmental, and quality performance.
3. Overseeing a range of projects including earthworks, soil stabilisation, site remediation, highways, drainage, and utility infrastructure.
4. Managing and coordinating direct resources, subcontractors, and designers.
5. Handling procurement of materials, plant, and subcontractors.
6. Supporting technical queries and managing engineers effectively.
7. Delivering projects under various contracts, including NEC and JCT Design & Build.
8. Ensuring compliance with civil engineering specifications.
9. Regular travel to project sites in the North West.

The Company

Established in 1960, P.P. O'Connor are a leading force in the construction industry specialising in civil engineering, demolition and deconstruction, bulk earthworks and remediation, utilities, construction, sustainable disposal and aggregate supply. Based in Trafford Park, P.P. O'Connor is the largest contractor of its type in the city and has a large highly experienced direct labour force and a modern fully maintained fleet of plant and machinery. P.P. O'Connor has grown their company and portfolio to include national clients and projects. Throughout their history they have taken pride in understanding and delivering local agendas and bringing real benefits to local communities.

Benefits:

• Company car and Free parking.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life insurance.

The Person

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has an HND or degree in engineering or a related field.
2. Possesses a valid UK driving licence.
3. Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of civil engineering.
4. Has experience managing projects and coordinating teams.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply today and take the next step in your career!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Other

Industries

Construction