Project Manager - Groundworks & Structural Steel

The Labour Desk Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee groundworks and structural steel works. The successful candidate will manage on-site operations, coordinate teams, and ensure high standards of delivery, quality, and reliability. The role offers a salary of £75,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance and pension. This is a long-term opportunity with a well-established contractor.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Company pension scheme

Long‑term opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing groundworks and structural steel projects.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage all groundworks and structural steel operations on-site.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with company and HSE standards.
• Provide progress updates and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Project Manager – Groundworks & Structural Steel

Location: Cambridge.

Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Pension.

Start Date: January (Hiring within the next 5 weeks).

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee groundworks and structural steel works for an upcoming project in Cambridge. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of works involving the installation of chemical cylinder structures and related systems.

You will be working for a well-established, privately-owned multi-service organisation that has built its reputation over decades by delivering complex construction and infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors. Known for its direct decision‑making and self‑performance capability, the company serves some of the UK's largest organisations and demands high standards of delivery, quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all groundworks and structural steel operations on-site.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with company and HSE standards.
• Provide progress updates and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing groundworks and structural steel projects.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Package

• £75,000 annual salary.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long‑term opportunity with a well-established contractor.

Interview Details

Interviews will take place over the next 5 weeks.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.