Senior Earthworks Project Manager – Major Infrastructure

Green Barks Search; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Barks Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major earthworks package on the Lower Thames Crossing project in Essex. You will lead a sectional delivery team, oversee bulk earthworks and mass haul operations, and manage safety, quality and programme performance.

Reporting to the Earthworks Operations Leader, you will coordinate with clients, develop resourced programmes and budgets, and drive improvements in productivity and cost efficiency on a high-profile infrastructure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within civil engineering, preferably with earthworks.
• Demonstrable experience managing substantial bulk earthworks packages, including large-scale excavation, cut and fill operations and mass haul activities.
• Experience delivering linear earthworks projects.
• Previous experience in a Project Management or Senior Management position.
• Strong understanding of modern earthmoving methods, heavy plant, production outputs and associated technologies.
• Practical experience coordinating large earthmoving plant fleets and managing earthworks productivity on major infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of earthworks specifications, materials handling and operational constraints.
• Ability to produce resourced programmes and manage working budgets.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills, including managing substantial project documentation.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to identify improvements to working methods.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and engage teams at all levels.
• Confidence making decisions under pressure, with a calm and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Relevant CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sectional delivery team, ensuring earthworks are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee bulk earthworks operations, including excavation, material movement, cut and fill, embankment construction and mass haul activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and members of the public when required.
• Take ownership of all works under your control, maintaining high standards of delivery and operational performance.
• Keep the Senior Leadership Team informed of progress, emerging risks and potential project issues.
• Work closely with Central Support, Commercial and Health & Safety teams to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Manage project information and documentation, ensuring accurate reporting and effective communication.
• Apply technical knowledge of earthmoving methods, plant capabilities, production outputs and operational constraints.
• Monitor earthworks production rates, plant utilisation and material movements to ensure efficient delivery against programme targets.
• Produce resourced programmes and develop working budgets to support effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with earthworks specifications and materials handling requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring unsafe working practices are identified and addressed.
• Lead, motivate and develop team members, supporting their performance and professional development.
• Deputise for wider project leadership when required.

Skills

Civil engineering

Earthworks

Project management

Senior management

Earthmoving plant

Budgeting

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Team motivation

Job description

Green Barks Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major earthworks package on the Lower Thames Crossing project in Essex. You will lead a sectional delivery team, oversee bulk earthworks and mass haul operations, and manage safety, quality and programme performance.

Reporting to the Earthworks Operations Leader, you will coordinate with clients, develop resourced programmes and budgets, and drive improvements in productivity and cost efficiency on a high-profile infrastructure