Project Manager - Groundworks & Civils
20 hours ago
Abingdon
Project Manager – Groundworks & Civils Location: Oxfordshire Start Date: Within 2 Weeks Duration: Minimum 18 Months We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-value groundworks and civil engineering scheme based in Oxfordshire. This is a key leadership role offering full project ownership on a long-term programme with a reputable contractor. The Role: As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the scheme from pre-construction through to completion. You will be the central point of coordination across all site operations, ensuring that programme, commercial, safety, and quality objectives are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all on-site activities, ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme targets, • Develop, maintain, and regularly update detailed project programmes using Microsoft Project, ensuring clear visibility of critical paths and key milestones, • Coordinate and manage site teams, including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, • Liaise with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships and ensure project expectations are met, • Monitor project progress, identify risks and delays, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track, • Oversee health & safety compliance, ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with current regulations and company policies, • Manage project budgets in collaboration with commercial teams, including cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting, • Ensure quality standards are met throughout all phases of the project, including inspections and handovers, • Produce regular progress reports for senior management and attend project review meetings, • Drive programme performance and continuous improvement across all site operations Requirements: • Proven track record as a Project Manager delivering high-value groundworks and civil engineering projects, • Strong technical understanding of groundworks, infrastructure, and associated construction processes, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project for planning, scheduling, and programme management, • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain project momentum under pressure, • Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside quantity surveyors/commercial teams, • Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), and a construction-related degree or equivalent experience What’s on Offer: • Immediate start (within 2 weeks), • Long-term opportunity with a minimum of 18 months’ work on a major scheme, • Competitive salary or day rate, depending on experience, • Opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-profile project with a respected contractor, • Supportive working environment with clear scope for impact and responsibility If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of a major civils scheme and drive it through to successful completion, we would like to hear from you