Project Manager (Shaft & Tunnels)

Bethell Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead their No Dig Solutions division. This role offers the opportunity to oversee site-based operations, ensuring health and safety standards are met while managing a diverse team. With over 150 years of experience in the civil engineering sector, the company is committed to continuous development and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and well-being, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of infrastructure projects in the Northwest of England.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management required.
• Accreditations in Temporary Works, NRSWA, SEATS, and SMSTS are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-based operations for No Dig projects, ensuring safety and quality.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to meet project objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Cost Control

Communication Skills

People Management

Quality Assurance

Environmental Assurance

Motivation Skills

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Who Are Bethell?

We are a Manchester based civil engineering and utility services group, continuing our major expansion plans in 2025 targeting a strengthening of its workforce by up to 20%. Bethell, which has operated in the Northwest for over 150 years, has a significant number of framework contracts with Highways, Water, Local Authorities and key infrastructure clients. We are an equal opportunities employer and have been accredited with both Investors in People and The Workplace Wellbeing Charter. We offer accredited training to colleagues who wish to develop themselves professionally and grow their skillsets.

With continued long-term frameworks in place, we offer guaranteed continuity of work in the northwest area of England, a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package.

What Will The Role Involve?

Bethell currently has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our No Dig Solutions division, with the main task of taking responsibility for the performance of our No Dig business unit site-based operations.

As our new Project Manager, you will work collaboratively with the client, design partners, internal staff, sub-contractors, operatives and other professionals and be responsible for all aspects of health and safety, quality and environmental assurance, contract administration, cost control, planning, communication and people management.

As the Project Manager for our No Dig projects, you will develop and ensure implementation of robust safe systems of work, and implement all necessary safety measures on site to ensure that workplaces are safe. You will ensure that site management personnel carry out regular on-site inspections to ensure quality standards are being maintained. This will include investigation, reporting and closing out all non-conformance issues. In your position, it is a main duty to motivate the site workforce accordingly to ensure that the project meets its objectives.

What Key Skills & Experience Are We Looking For?

1. Minimum 5 years' experience in a project management role
2. Temporary Works Supervisor accreditation
3. NRSWA Supervisor / Lantra 12D accreditation
4. SEATS accreditation (Site Environmental)
5. SMSTS 5-day accreditation
6. Degree or HND equivalent in civil engineering
7. Experience in excavation, shafts, tunnels, auger bore, excavations, concreting
8. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Project software is essential.

What is in it for you?

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skillset required, then please apply online and complete the application process. We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date should the need occur, therefore we advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision over the coming years.

Bethell Group are an equal opportunities employer and actively recruit for members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and their families, having recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant.