Project Manager

J3A Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced EV allowance

24 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/s

Job summary

J3A Recruitment is seeking experienced Project Managers for civil engineering water-sector schemes in Greater Manchester. You will lead complex projects from mobilisation to handover, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and ensure safe, on-time delivery within programme and budget.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in site management, water-sector experience, NEC/CDM familiarity, and hold SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid, plus a full UK driving licence. Hawthorn?

Qualifications

• Five years’ site management or supervisory experience.
• Civil engineering or water-sector project experience.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Leading site teams, subcontractors and operational resources.
• Maintaining health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Managing programmes, costs, contract administration and site records.
• Working closely with clients, designers, commercial teams and delivery partners.
• Supporting NEC contract compliance, variations and progress reporting.
• Driving projects towards a safe, high-quality and zero-defect completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Site management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Contract administration

Driving licence

Education

Construction-related degree or HNC/HND

Job description

PROJECT MANAGERS - WATER SECTOR, Greater Manchester

• Up to £70,000
• Enhanced allowance for electric vehicles
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell days

J3A Recruitment is supporting an established civil engineering and utilities contractor with the appointment of three Project Managers across Greater Manchester.

These positions will take responsibility for delivering civil engineering projects within the water sector, managing schemes safely, efficiently and in line with programme, commercial and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover
• Leading site teams, subcontractors and operational resources
• Maintaining strong health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Managing programmes, costs, contract administration and site records
• Working closely with clients, designers, commercial teams and delivery partners
• Supporting NEC contract compliance, variations and progress reporting
• Driving projects towards a safe, high-quality and zero-defect completion

We're looking for experienced civil engineering professionals who can lead from the front and maintain strong relationships with both clients and site teams.

You’ll ideally have:

• At least five years’ site management or supervisory experience
• Civil engineering or water-sector project experience
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid
• A construction-related HNC, HND or degree
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

Temporary Works Supervisor and SEATS qualifications would be advantageous but aren't essential.