Project Manager

Jackson Civil Engineering; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Project Manager, where you'll lead exciting projects in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to manage site staff and ensure timely project completion while fostering strong client relationships. Enjoy a flexible work-life balance, extensive training opportunities, and a fun company culture that values your contributions. With a commitment to equality and inclusion, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative team setting. If you thrive in a proactive atmosphere and are passionate about project management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The ‘great escape’ - leave two hours early every Friday

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with main contractor roles, preferably in flood defence and highways.
• Excellent communication and people skills for effective management.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff, operatives, and sub-contractors effectively.
• Prepare method statements and monitor contract budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Management

Change Management

Education

HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent

SMSTS Qualification

CSCS Card

Job description

Career Opportunity: Project Manager

To strengthen our Eastern Region team, we are recruiting for a Project Manager. At Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance to support our employees' success both in work and life.

Main Duties for the Project Manager:

1. Management of site staff, operatives, and sub-contractors.
2. Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments, and Project Management plans.
3. Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
4. Prepare and monitor programmes of work.
5. Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
6. Manage design coordination.
7. Assess and engage sub-contractors.
8. Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion.
9. Supervise, mentor, and assist in the career development of junior staff.

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate will have experience with main contractor roles, preferably with flood defence/structures and highways/road schemes. You should be a team player with excellent communication and people skills, capable of managing change and delegating effectively.

Required qualifications include relevant industry qualifications (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent), an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and an appropriate CSCS card.

Benefits and Development Opportunities:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option to buy more)
• The ‘great escape’ - leave two hours early every Friday
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and charity events
• A supportive environment to help you progress in your career

Equality and Inclusion:

We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or marital status. We support inclusive recruitment practices and will assist applicants needing adjustments during the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require any accommodations.

Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to unsuccessful applicants. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume your application was not successful.