Project Manager - Civil Engineering & Remediation in Leeds

Project Manager – Civil Engineering & Remediation

£60,000–£70,000 per annum
Permanent | National Projects

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of civil engineering, remediation, earthworks and enabling works projects across the UK.

This is a senior delivery position with responsibility for projects from pre-construction and mobilisation through to completion and handover. The successful candidate will manage programme, commercial performance, health and safety, quality, subcontractors and client relationships.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of assigned projects.

• Managing projects from mobilisation through construction, completion and handover.

• Developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets and delivery plans.

• Managing Site Managers, Project Engineers, Supervisors, subcontractors and operational teams.

• Coordinating labour, plant, materials, specialist subcontractors and suppliers.

• Monitoring project costs, progress, productivity and commercial performance.

• Managing variations, change control, valuations and project reporting alongside the commercial team.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, contracts, RAMS and technical documentation.

• Chairing progress meetings and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and delivery partners.

• Identifying and managing programme, commercial, technical and health and safety risks.

• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, environmental requirements and relevant legislation.

• Supporting tender handovers, pre-construction planning and project mobilisation.

• Producing accurate progress reports and forecasts for senior management.

• Driving projects through to successful completion, final account and handover.

Required Experience

Applicants should have at least five years’ experience managing projects within one or more of the following sectors:

• Remediation and contaminated land

• Civil engineering

• Earthworks and groundworks

• Ground engineering

• Demolition and enabling works

• Infrastructure and utilities

• Environmental construction

Candidates should also have:

• A proven record of delivering technically challenging construction projects.

• Experience managing project programmes, budgets and operational teams.

• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of contract administration.

• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multiple site disciplines.

• Good knowledge of construction health and safety requirements.

• Strong client-facing, leadership and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to manage several priorities in a fast-moving project environment.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

SMSTS and a valid CSCS card are required. Temporary Works, First Aid, environmental or relevant technical qualifications would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of remediation and civil engineering work across the UK.

The position offers responsibility for varied and technically challenging projects, with the opportunity to influence delivery and develop within a growing business.

Salary is £60,000–£70,000 depending on experience, with the wider employment package discussed during the recruitment process.

Apply with your current CV or contact Nathan at 300 North for a confidential conversation.