Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee site operations across multiple locations in the UK. This role requires delivering projects safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards and commercial performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and extensive project management experience in civil engineering and tunnelling, ensuring timely project delivery and effective risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management within civil engineering and tunnelling.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to maximize commercial performance and manage project resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations ensuring high standards and safety.
• Maximize commercial performance of assigned contracts.
• Develop procurement schedules and coordinate with procurement teams.
• Continuously forecast costs and manage project scope changes.
• Identify and report project risks to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Cost forecasting

Procurement coordination

Leadership

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...