Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager – Groundworks

Location: Norwich Area

Rate: £350–£400 per day (DOE)

Project Manager – Groundworks – Ongoing Contract – Norwich

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a large, well-established groundworks subcontractor on a significant industrial groundworks package in the Norwich area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an extensive workload across the region, offering not only an ongoing contract on this project but genuine long-term opportunities on future schemes.

Due to client confidentiality, the company name and full project details will be disclosed at the interview stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of a large industrial groundworks package.

• Manage Site Managers, Foremen and Engineers.

• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.

• Monitor project progress, budgets and resource allocation.

• Liaise with clients, consultants and senior management.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Create and review RAMS, programmes and project documentation.

• Coordinate all aspects of the groundworks package, including earthworks, drainage, foundations, RC slabs, concrete works, ducting, kerbing, hard landscaping and associated external works.

• Identify and resolve technical issues and project risks.

• Produce regular progress reports and attend client meetings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager working for a groundworks subcontractor.

• Strong background delivering industrial groundworks packages.

• Experience managing multiple subcontractors, site teams and programmes.

• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

• SMSTS – Essential.

• Black CSCS Card – Essential.

• Additional relevant qualifications and tickets are advantageous.

• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• £350–£400 per day depending on experience.

• Ongoing contract with long-term prospects.

• Opportunity to work for a major groundworks subcontractor with a strong reputation in the industry.

• Excellent pipeline of secured work across the Norwich and wider East Anglia region, offering continuity beyond the initial project.

• Competitive rates.

• Immediate interview availability with a view to starting as soon as possible.

If you're an experienced Groundworks Project Manager looking for your next long-term contract with a busy and established subcontractor, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.