Project Manager

Kier Group; Tebay; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Highways team in Tebay. The successful candidate will lead major projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and high customer satisfaction. Ideal applicants have significant construction industry experience and relevant certifications. Competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits, including car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience with structures and bridges projects.
• Ability to manage and oversee multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership with project planning and forecasting.
• Deliver the project safely and on time.
• Manage project-related incidents and regular inspections.
• Ensure works meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

SMSTS certification

Valid CSCS card

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager with extensive experience in structures and bridges to join our Highways team in Tebay. In this role you will take the lead on delivering a major project and will work across a range of disciplines, including structures, bridges, drainage, and temporary works. A full driving licence is essential due to the role’s requirements.

Location: Tebay, Cumbria. Travel to the office is required, with remote working available. Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 40 hours per week. Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + £6.7k annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits.

Location and sponsorship: we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• As Project Manager, you’ll support the senior leadership team with buildability, programme planning, phasing, and forecasting, while overseeing early site works to move the project from design into delivery over the next year. Following this phase, you’ll transition to leading the delivery of the M6 Lune Gorge major project starting in 2027.
• Deliver the project safely, on time, within budget, and to high standards of customer satisfaction.
• Manage project-related incidents and carry out regular inspections.
• Maintain records related to the construction process for administration purposes.
• Ensure all works meet specification and quality standards, and maintain quality inspection records in line with the quality plan.
• Attend regular meetings to report progress, address variations, and ensure clear communication across teams.

What we are looking for

• Significant project management experience within the construction industry.
• Valid CSCS card.
• SMSTS certification.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. See the full benefits information.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work. Our employees help shape Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and policies. We publish an action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria are offered an interview.

Additional checks

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on conviction history. Some roles may be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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