Project Manager

Abatec Recruitment is working with a well-established regional highways and civil engineering contractor on frameworks in Somerset to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager looking to take responsibility for the successful delivery of highways and civil engineering schemes, working for a respected regional contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the Southwest.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of highways projects from pre-construction through to completion.

You will work closely with the client, commercial team, designers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely on programme and within budget.

As Project Manager you will:

• Overall responsibility for the delivery of highways and civil engineering projects.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery teams.
• Leading and developing Site Managers, Site Agents, and Engineers.
• Managing client relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout the project.
• Working closely with the Commercial team to monitor project performance, costs and forecasts.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with health & safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Supporting the business with pre-construction, tenders and future opportunities.

Our client requires a Project Manager with:

• Proven experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing project teams and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.
• Relevant qualifications such as HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Paying a salary up to £80,000 per annum
• Excellent benefits package including company car or car allowance
• Strong pipeline of highways and civil engineering projects
• Excellent opportunity for career progression
• Supportive and experienced management team

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Leighann Beck on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). 

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