Senior Project Manager

To strengthen our Northern Region team, we are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager. At Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are now on the lookout for a Senior Project Manager in our Northern Region to initially work on a project in West Yorkshire designed to improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity across a busy transport corridor. The scheme aims to address existing safety concerns caused by limited footways and inadequate crossing points by delivering a new, purpose-built bridge that prioritises active travel, accessibility and inclusive design.

Main Duties for the Senior Project Manager:

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and Project Management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Manage design co-ordination. 
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.

Are you the person we are looking for?

We are looking for someone with an HNC/HND or BEng in Civil Engineering, a CSCS Card and SMSTS certification, with strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and construction methodologies. Ideally, you will also hold TWC, First Aid at Work, SEATS or EUSR certifications, and have highways and bridge construction and design coordination experience.

You will bring proven experience delivering civil engineering projects, including supervising or managing highways schemes valued at £5M+. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and project planning software (Asta Powerproject or MS Project), are essential.

You will be a clear communicator, collaborative team player and strategic thinker who can quickly understand and follow company procedures.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• The ‘great escape’ – leave off 2 hours early every Friday
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.