Project Manager

J3a Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000

Company car or 10% car allowance

20% uplift on allowance for electric

Company-wide bonus scheme

24 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Long-term career development

Job summary

J3A Recruitment in Manchester seeks a Project Manager to lead civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across Greater Manchester. You will manage mobilisation through to handover, ensuring safety, quality and value for clients.

The role requires NEC contracts and CDM knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate site teams, suppliers and operations. A construction-related degree and relevant qualifications are expected, with a clear path for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil engineering projects in the UK water sector.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management capabilities.
• CSCS and SMSTS qualifications.
• First Aid certification (min 3 days).
• HNC/HND or construction-related degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering projects from mobilisation to handover.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Maintain RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and briefings.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and direct operatives.
• Collaborate with clients, design partners, commercial teams and operations.
• Track progress, implement recovery plans and control costs.
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with drawings and specs.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organisational

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND or degree in construction-related discipline

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

Job description

Project Manager – Water - Greater Manchester - Up to £70,000 - Company car or 10% of salary car allowance (uplift for electric cars) - Company-wide bonus scheme - Healthcare

J3A Recruitment is working with a leading, privately owned civil engineering and multi-utility business to appoint an experienced Project Manager within its established water division.

Operating for more than 150 years, the company has built an outstanding reputation for delivering complex infrastructure across the water, utilities, highways and civil engineering sectors. With a predominantly directly employed workforce, long-standing client relationships and Investors in People Gold accreditation, this is a business that genuinely invests in its people.

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering projects across Greater Manchester. You will manage each scheme from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, commercial performance and client satisfaction.

As Project Manager, you will be doing:

• Managing civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from initial mobilisation through to handover
• Taking overall responsibility for health, safety, quality and environmental performance
• Ensuring RAMS, site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings are completed
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and directly employed operatives
• Working collaboratively with clients, design partners, commercial teams and operational management
• Monitoring progress against the contract programme and implementing recovery plans where required
• Supporting cost control, valuations, variations and overall commercial performance
• Maintaining accurate project records, including CVIs, technical queries and progress reports
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and client requirements
• Managing material, plant and labour requirements to ensure resources are used efficiently
• Leading progress meetings and maintaining clear communication with all project stakeholders
• Ensuring quality inspections are completed and non-conformances are properly investigated and closed out
• Coordinating the timely completion of O&M manuals, as-built drawings and health and safety files

What we’re looking for in a Project Manager:

• Strong experience delivering civil engineering projects, ideally within the UK water sector
• Previous experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• A good understanding of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project costs
• CSCS & SMSTS qualification
• Minimum three-day First Aid qualification
• HNC, HND or degree in a construction-related discipline
• Temporary Works Supervisor and SEATS accreditation would be advantageous
• Excellent leadership, planning and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment

Package and benefits:

• Salary of up to £70,000
• Company car or 10% car allowance
• 20% uplift on the allowance when choosing an electric vehicle
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Long-term career development with an established and growing contractor