Project Manager - Civil Engineering

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead exciting civil and hard landscaping projects in London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a top contractor known for its commitment to quality and staff development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience managing high-end projects. You will oversee project delivery, manage site teams, and ensure that all engineering solutions meet client needs and budgets. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the success of various projects.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience at Senior Level in Civil/Hard landscaping projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management and engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project manager for high-end civil/hard landscaping projects.
• Manage site programmes, schedules, and personnel to ensure project success.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Powerproject

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager

SSA Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join a leading commercial landscape contractor. Established for over 15 years, the company is a top 5 contractor in their sector, delivering award-winning schemes for local authorities and building contractors. The company specializes in hard landscaping, groundworks, soft landscaping, and external works.

With a turnover of approximately £75m per annum, they are looking for a project manager with experience in the hard landscaping industry for London-based projects. This client has a high staff-retention rate due to their in-house development through training schemes and management support. This support enables the company to complete schemes safely and adapt to client demands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager in hard landscaping to join one of the best companies in London.

This role would suit someone from a Civil Engineering background with previous experience working on similar projects. The successful candidate will be the lead project manager for these interesting projects.

Skills & Experience of the Project Manager:

1. 1 year experience in a similar role (minimum)
2. Strong knowledge in Civil Engineering
3. Experience managing various projects
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, and Excel
5. Strong time management skills
6. Hardworking and ambitious
7. Researching and advising on the best engineering solutions to meet client needs and budget
8. Managing personnel on site to drive projects to successful completion on time and within budget
9. Maintaining a daily site diary with required information and recording manpower levels for each Sub-Contractor
10. Managing all engineering procurement, including ordering concrete and site bulk materials
11. Responsible for supervision, quality, and measurement of all concrete pours
12. Overseeing the concrete cube register and other relevant quality checks by the Junior Engineer
13. Facilitating communication between the Design Team and the Construction Team
14. Attending weekly management team meetings
15. Maintaining, tracking, and scheduling daily and weekly work programmes, reviewing weekly progress reports from the master construction programme
16. Assisting with the control of plant and equipment on site
17. Organising the delivery of materials, plant, and equipment needed for the project
18. Preparing engineering calculations where required for project design and supervising drafting

What the Project Manager will need:

1. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
2. 5-7 years proven experience at Senior Level, working on similar High-End Civil/Hard landscaping projects
3. Technical competence in the use of all setting out instruments is essential
4. Ability to effectively manage site programmes and associated schedules to required deadlines
5. Excellent record-keeping skills and the ability to deal with design issues
6. Thorough knowledge of computer and database applications such as Microsoft Office and Project/Powerproject