Project Manager

Volkerrail Group; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

VolkerLaser, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Project Manager to cover secured projects across the Midlands, Southwest & South Wales, initially restoring Newport Transporter Bridge with blasting and painting work. The role suits someone who enjoys field-based work and travel, with diverse site teams and a busy pipeline ahead.

You will lead safe delivery, manage budgets, and report to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with design and temporary works standards.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in concrete and steel repair projects.
• Proven project management abilities and on-site leadership.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and safe systems of work.
• Ability to produce work package plans and task briefs.

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for safe, compliant and successful project delivery.
• Set project strategy, plans, programmes and delivery standards.
• Own programme, cost, quality and HSE performance.
• Set delivery strategy and manage risks, change and recovery.
• Lead site teams and supply chain to right‑first‑time delivery.
• Control budgets, resources and commercial outcomes.
• Manage client, stakeholder and internal reporting.
• Ensure technical, design and temporary works compliance.
• Drive company values, team development and positive culture.

Skills

Project management

Concrete & steel repair

CDM regulations knowledge

Safety management

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder reporting

Education

Degree in civil engineering or HND

Job description

About us

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Major Projects division to cover secured projects across the Midlands, Southwest & South Wales. However, initial project would be restoration work at the Newport Transporter Bridge, on a blasting and painting contract for a few months.

This presents a fantastic opportunity for someone with the relevant experience to join a growing contractor with a busy pipeline of work. The role will suit someone located in South Wales or West Midlands, who likes to be on the road.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall accountability for safe, compliant and successful project delivery
• Set project strategy, plans, programmes and delivery standards
• Own programme, cost, quality and HSE performance
• Set delivery strategy and manage risks, change and recovery
• Lead site teams and supply chain to right‑first‑time delivery
• Control budgets, resources and commercial outcomes
• Manage client, stakeholder and internal reporting
• Ensure technical, design and temporary works compliance
• Drive company values, team development and positive culture

About you

• Technical qualification (example Degree in civil engineering or HND)
• Experience within concrete and steel repair
• Somer exposure on blasting and painting contracts
• Proven technical and project management abilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.