Project Manager

Red Sky Personnel; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead site activities across multiple UK locations. This role involves maximizing commercial performance and delivering projects to high standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in civil engineering or tunnelling. Additionally, this position requires effective risk management and coordination with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of resources.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing civil engineering or tunnelling projects.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety and quality.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations to ensure safe and high-standard delivery.
• Maximise commercial performance of assigned contracts.
• Develop procurement schedules and coordinate with the procurement team.
• Maintain clear communication with the project team.
• Identify and report project risks to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering knowledge

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager Civil Engineering & Tunnelling

Location

Kent

Salary

Competitive (DOE)

Overview

A respected civil engineering and tunnelling contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead site activities across multiple UK locations. With over four decades of consistent growth and a reputation for excellence, the business is known for its award-winning safety culture and involvement in major national infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while ensuring strong commercial performance and effective management of project scope, resources, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

Lead site operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-standard delivery aligned with company expectations.

Maximise commercial performance of assigned contracts.

Develop procurement schedules and coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of labour, materials, and plant.

Continuously forecast costs and resources, maintaining clear communication with the project team and accurately managing scope changes.

Identify and report project risks and opportunities to senior management.

Deliver works to the required quality standards, ensuri...