Project Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for a civil engineering company located on the South Coast. The ideal candidate will manage project delivery from start to finish, requiring a background in civil engineering and proven project management experience. The role offers a competitive salary around £70k, benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + BH

Car Allowance

Pension up to 10% match

Private Healthcare

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience delivering civil engineering schemes from mobilisation to handover.
• Strong programme management skills including short-term look-aheads and progress tracking.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan upcoming work, procure subcontractors, and place orders for long lead in materials.
• Manage change and risk including early warnings and compensation events.
• Monitor and report on financial performance.

Skills

Project Management

Programme Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND / NVQ Level 5/6 in Construction Site Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Our client who work within Heavy Civils across the UK and are looking for a Project Manager to assist with delivery of projects on the South Coast. The Project Manager will be working for a company that has been established for nearly 100 years, this company offers a comprehensive range of services, within the Civil Engineering industry, from conception through construction to project delivery.

Job Overview

• Plan upcoming work, procure subcontractors, and place orders for long lead in materials.
• Chair weekly site meetings to ensure your site team, (Site Manager/Foreman, Site Engineer) understand what is to be done by when & what can be improved upon & learned from.
• Update contract programme weekly with project planner, highlighting delays and potential claims to commercial team. Integrate subcontractor work.
• Manage change and risk (NEC), including early warnings, compensation events and accurate forecasting.
• Assure quality via ITPs and audits; capture as-built records and complete fully-documented handovers.
• Monitor and report on financial performance. Highlight commercial risks, and develop solutions to maximize profit.
• Raise Early Warnings, and attend risk reduction meetings.

Job Requirements

• BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering (or HNC/HND / NVQ Level 5/6 in Construction Site Management).
• CSCS and SMSTS (Site Safety Plus).
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) and First Aid at Work.
• Proven Project Management experience delivering civil engineering schemes from mobilisation to handover.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract experience (programme ownership, early warnings, compensation events, change control).
• Strong programme management skills (Primavera P6 or MS Project), including short-term look-aheads and progress tracking.
• Solid commercial/risk understanding: cost control, forecasting, subcontractor management and procurement.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: circa £70k
• 25 Days holiday + BH
• Car Allowance
• Pension up to 10% match
• Private Healthcare and Discretionary Bonus