Project Manager

Kier Group plc.; Skirsgill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to join its Transportation team in England. The role involves managing a significant project on the A66, ensuring all phases are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while coordinating various stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum HNC/HND in an engineering discipline and proven project management experience in construction. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and other benefits.

Benefits

£6.1k car allowance

Private healthcare

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND in an engineering-related discipline or equivalent.
• Recognised project management qualification is essential.
• Significant project management experience within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing all phases of the project from contract award to close-out.
• Delivering projects safely and on time within budget.
• Monitoring project financial performance and administration.
• Coordinating operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers efficiently.
• Implementing and complying with Kier's SHE policy and legal requirements.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Financial performance monitoring

Team coordination

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent

Recognised project management qualification

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Transportation team based in Penrith to deliver a major project on the A66. This high‑profile scheme will be delivered in a collaborative environment, embracing DfMA solutions and a strong digital agenda. A full driving licence is essential for this position.

Contract: Permanent, full‑time 45 hours per week – flexibility available.

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per year + £6.1k car allowance + private healthcare + benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing all phases of the project, from contract award to close‑out, ensuring all contractual requirements are met.
• Delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Monitoring and communicating project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects.
• Coordinating operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers in a planned and controlled manner to ensure efficiency and minimise costs.
• Implementing and complying with Kier's SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice – including regular safety inspections within the allocated business.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in an engineering‑related discipline or equivalent.
• A recognised project management qualification.
• Significant project management experience within the construction industry.

Benefits

• Salary £80,000 – £90,000 per year.
• Car allowance £6.1k per year.
• Private healthcare.
• Other benefits.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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