Project Manager - Heavy Civils / Water - LTD (Outside IR35)

Randstad Construction and Property; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in Heavy Civils, Highways or Water Treatment to lead a long term Surrey framework.

This site-based contract runs for 18–24 months and is paid LTD. You will deliver end-to-end projects including earthworks, deep drainage, utilities and RC structures, manage Primavera P6/MS Project schedules and oversee multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors while ensuring CDM compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or HND Equivalent.
• Experience with main contractor / Tier 1 sites.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Thames Water Passport highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Champion SHEQ across all sites and supply chain.
• Deliver full lifecycle of clean and wastewater projects.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasts and change control.
• Act as main point of contact for Thames Water and regulators.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

Schedule management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND Equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

Randstad is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager with a background in Heavy Civils / Highways or Water Treatment to work on a long term framework project in Surrey.

This is a long term site based contract expected to last a minimum of 18-24 months paid LTD (subject to satisfactory IR35 Assessment)

Scope of works include earthworks, deep drainage, utilities, installation of RC structures.

Previous experience working on major infrastructure works including, highways, water, rail and subcontractor management of multidisciplinary trades is a must have.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

   • Champion a zero-harm culture across all sites and supply chain partners.
   • Ensure strict adherence to CDM Regulations, Thames Water safety standards, and environmental compliance regulations.
   • Review and approve Rams, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS) and conduct regular site safety audits.

2. 2. Project Delivery & Operations

   • Manage the full lifecycle delivery of clean and wastewater projects (pipelines, pumping stations, treatment works upgrades, and civil structures).
   • Develop, track, and update baseline delivery programmes (Primavera P6 or MS Project) to maintain schedule baseline.
   • Oversee site teams (Site Agents, Works Managers, Project Engineers) and subcontractors to ensure physical execution matches technical specifications.

3. 3. Commercial & Financial Management

   • Administer NEC3 / NEC4 Option C (Target Cost) or Option A contracts in conjunction with the Commercial Manager.
   • Monitor cost reporting, forecast final accounts, manage change control (Early Warnings and Compensation Events), and maximize value/profit margins.
   • Manage procurement activity and sub-contractor packages.

4. 4. Stakeholder & Client Management

   • Act as the key contact point for Thames Water Project Managers, Operations teams, asset managers, and external regulatory bodies (Environment Agency, Local Authorities).
   • Present regular monthly project progress reports detailing budget, schedule, safety, and operational performance.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or HND Equivalent
• Experience working in Construction for a main contractor / Tier 1
• Must be able to drive due to location
• Thames Water Passport highly 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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