Project Manager (Geotechnical)

Randstad Cpe London; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager specializing in Rail & Geotechnical projects. This hybrid role requires attending the office occasionally in Brentwood or Lichfield. The ideal candidate will manage geotechnical projects, support the Principal Engineer, and maintain communication with clients and contractors. Strong educational background in Geology or Geotechnics is essential, along with prior experience in railway environments. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience managing geotechnical projects in the railway industry.
• Ability to prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Engineer in the delivery of asset examination approvals.
• Prepare and update tender programmes during project delivery.
• Attend client meetings and brief personnel on project requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Confident in meetings

Education

Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Project Manager (Rail & Geotechnical)

Rail Contractor

Location – Hybrid working with occasional office attendance to Brentwood (Essex) or Lichfield (Staffordshire)

Salary – £40,000 - £50,000 + car allowance or car

A Project Manager is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company’s Head Quarters based in the Midlands. The role is to support the Principal Engineer as part of the technical team in the delivery of asset examination approvals and the delivery of planned and reactive bespoke Geotechnical projects. You will prepare tender programmes and update them during delivery of works, attend client meetings, brief personnel on project requirements, undertake checking of site outputs and factual reports, while maintaining daily and weekly contact with the Principal Engineer.

The successful candidate will be educated to a degree level in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline AND / OR have experience of managing geotechnical projects in the railway industry. You will also have prior experience of preparing Risk Assessment, Method Statements and contract programmes. The successful candidate will have good attention to detail, will be pro‑active, and confident in meetings and talking to contractors and suppliers. You will have previous experience in the Rail environment.

The Client is a nationwide leading Asset Management company specialising in geotechnical inspections and surveys, offering asset inspections and enabling works across a broad range of industries. With a particular focus on difficult and alternative access, the company employs highly experienced geotechnical engineers, whilst providing new innovative and technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• None