Project Manager - Folk

Construction, Property and Engineering; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Project Manager to lead a civil engineering package at a live port facility in Folkestone. You will oversee demolition, reinstatement, new foundations, and temporary works, coordinating design teams and site activities to deliver on time and to budget.

The role requires strong CDM 2015 and subcontractor management experience, a civil engineering degree or equivalent, and a track record of working at port or infrastructure sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil engineering schemes in ports, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Strong CDM 2015 knowledge and subcontractor management.
• Experience delivering commercial outcomes.
• CSCS Card and First Aid (Temporary Works / Lifting qualifications desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop master schedules, manage 3-week lookaheads, and drive risk mitigation.
• Be the main client/port operator liaison and manage stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors and site performance.
• Ensure design management, QA, and compliance with CDM 2015 and H&S.

Skills

Civil project management

CDM 2015

Subcontractor management

Commercial delivery

Education

Civil Engineering Degree / HNC / HND

Job description

Location: Folkestone

Rate: £350 - £420 per day (Negotiable via CIS)

Working Pattern: Fully Site-Based (07:30 - 17:00)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead a civil engineering package at a live port facility in Folkestone. The scope includes superstructure demolition at a viaduct end, basement infill, concrete/drainage reinstatement, Passenger Boarding Bridge (SPBB) removal, new foundations, and temporary works.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming & Risk: Develop master schedules, manage 3-week lookaheads, and drive risk mitigation.

• Stakeholder Management: Main point of contact for the client, port operations, and third parties.

• Commercial & Procurement: Manage subcontractor procurement, site performance, and commercial control.

• Site Management & QA: Oversee design management, Quality Assurance, site teams, and strict CDM 2015/H&S compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing civil engineering schemes in ports, infrastructure, or utilities.

• Strong background in CDM 2015, subcontractor management, and commercial delivery.

• Civil Engineering Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience.

• CSCS Card & First Aid (Temporary Works / Lifting qualifications desirable).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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