Project Manager

Urban Connect; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Health & safety culture

Competitive package

Job summary

Urban Connect is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager to join an established construction and civil engineering business. The company delivers projects across demolition, civil engineering and enabling works, with opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure schemes, including the Haweswater Aqueduct.

You will own civil engineering projects, lead site teams, ensure work is safe, on programme and within budget, manage costs with the Contracts Manager, and maintain strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing earthworks, highways and infrastructure projects.
• First Aid at Work qualification required.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Project delivery – Oversee site operations, ensuring work is completed safely, on programme, to specification and within budget.
• Team leadership – Lead and support site teams, driving performance, accountability and collaboration.
• Health & Safety – Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Commercial management – Work with the Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager to manage costs and profitability.
• Stakeholder management – Maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Earthworks

Highways

Infrastructure projects

Education

First Aid at Work

Job description

Due to continued expansion and the award of multiple new contracts, we’re looking for an experienced Civils Project Manager to join an established construction and civil engineering business.

The company delivers projects across demolition, civil engineering and enabling works, with opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure schemes, including the Haweswater Aqueduct

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Project Manager to take ownership of civil engineering projects, leading site teams and ensuring safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Project delivery – Oversee site operations, ensuring work is completed safely, on programme, to specification and within budget.

Team leadership – Lead and support site teams, driving performance, accountability and collaboration.

Health & Safety – Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

Commercial management – Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager to manage costs, protect profitability and mitigate risks.

Stakeholder management – Maintain strong working relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Proven experience managing earthworks, highways and infrastructure projects
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Valid UK driving licence

Experience in demolition, civils and enabling works would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to work on complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Training and professional development opportunities
• A strong Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment
• A comprehensive employment package with a range of benefits