Project Manager - Earthworks

SEDR Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SEDR Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead earthworks delivery on the Lower Thames Crossing. You will manage a delivery team, plan resources, and ensure safe, productive and commercially successful operations on site.

The role requires strong earthworks knowledge, experience in planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement, and a proactive approach to site leadership across the UK travel and lodging as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bulk and linear earthworks operations.
• Strong knowledge of earthmoving methods, plant selection, production outputs and modern technologies.
• A thorough understanding of earthworks specifications, material suitability and handling constraints.
• Experience producing resourced programmes and managing delivery against budgets.
• Good commercial awareness and confident decision-making.
• Strong leadership, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A sound understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• A relevant CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of earthworks packages to programme, budget and specification.
• Plan earthmoving operations, coordinating plant, labour and materials to achieve production targets.
• Produce resourced programmes and working budgets, monitoring progress, productivity and costs.
• Manage operational constraints, materials handling and interfaces with adjoining work areas.
• Lead and develop site teams, allocating responsibilities and maintaining clear communication.
• Work closely with commercial, engineering, health and safety, and central support teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client and other project stakeholders.
• Report progress, risks and emerging issues to senior management.
• Ensure personnel work safely and plant and equipment are appropriately maintained and inspected.
• Identify practical improvements to safety, efficiency and cost performance.

Skills

Earthworks leadership

Resource planning

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Project Manager - Earthworks

Location: Lower Thames Crossing, Essex/Kent

Salary: £50,000-£75,000, depending on experience, plus package

Travel: Must be willing to travel and lodge across the UK for future projects

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join a specialist earthworks contractor, initially delivering works on the Lower Thames Crossing.

You will lead an earthworks delivery team, taking responsibility for safe, productive and commercially successful operations. This opportunity suits someone with strong earthworks knowledge who enjoys managing teams, planning resources and taking ownership of project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of earthworks packages to programme, budget and specification.
• Plan earthmoving operations, coordinating plant, labour and materials to achieve production targets.
• Produce resourced programmes and working budgets, monitoring progress, productivity and costs.
• Manage operational constraints, materials handling and interfaces with adjoining work areas.
• Lead and develop site teams, allocating responsibilities and maintaining clear communication.
• Work closely with commercial, engineering, health and safety, and central support teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client and other project stakeholders.
• Report progress, risks and emerging issues to senior management.
• Ensure personnel work safely and plant and equipment are appropriately maintained and inspected.
• Identify practical improvements to safety, efficiency and cost performance.

Experience and skills required

• Proven experience managing bulk and linear earthworks operations.
• Strong knowledge of earthmoving methods, plant selection, production outputs and modern technologies.
• A thorough understanding of earthworks specifications, material suitability and handling constraints.
• Experience producing resourced programmes and managing delivery against budgets.
• Good commercial awareness and confident decision-making.
• Strong leadership, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A sound understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant employment requirements and Working Rule Agreement terms.
• A relevant CSCS card.

Location and future opportunities

The initial assignment is on the Lower Thames Crossing. Candidates must be open to travelling and lodging away from home across the UK for subsequent projects