The Company:
A leading North East-based civil engineering and construction contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the region. Due to sustained growth and a strong order book, they’re looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial civils schemes.
The Role:
As Project Manager, you’ll oversee multiple groundworks and civils packages on commercial developments, ensuring safe, timely and cost-effective delivery from pre-start through to handover. You’ll manage site teams, subcontractors, programme, and client interface.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Manage all site-based project activities across multiple schemes
*
Oversee groundworks, drainage, roads, foundations, and concrete structures
*
Ensure compliance with H&S and quality standards
*
Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities
*
Manage budgets, resources, subcontractors, and site teams
*
Produce short-term programmes and progress reports
*
Drive performance and proactively resolve on-site issues
Requirements:
*
Proven background delivering civils / groundworks packages (commercial/industrial)
*
Experience managing full project lifecycle from pre-con to handover
*
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid essential
*
Temporary Works Coordinator, NVQ L6 or similar desirable
*
Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
*
Full UK Driving Licence
What’s on Offer:
*
Well-established, financially secure contractor
*
Long pipeline of local work
*
Competitive salary + car/allowance + benefits
*
Supportive team with hands-on senior leadership