Project Manager (groundworks)
10 hours ago
Ashford
Project Manager – Residential New Build Groundworks Location: Ashford, Kent Employment: Full-Time, Permanent Project: 140 Unit Residential Development The Company: Our client is a well-established and growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor based in Kent, delivering residential new build projects across the South East. They specialise in: • Residential groundwork packages, • Foundations and substructure works, • Drainage and infrastructure, • Earthworks and enabling works, • Reinforced concrete works With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-standing relationships with regional and national housebuilders, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead a major scheme in Ashford. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a 140-unit residential groundworks package in Ashford, Kent. You will take full responsibility for delivering the project from pre-start through to completion, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities: • Full management of the groundworks package across 140 residential units, • Programme management and sequencing of works, • Managing Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors, • Budget control, cost tracking and forecasting, • Chairing progress meetings with clients and internal teams, • Ensuring strict H&S compliance across site, • Managing labour, plant and material procurement, • Maintaining quality control and meeting client specifications, • Reporting into senior management on progress and performance Requirements: • Proven experience managing residential groundworks projects (ideally 100+ units), • Strong knowledge of foundations, drainage, infrastructure and roads/sewers, • Experience working with housebuilders, • SMSTS, • First Aid (preferred), • Strong commercial awareness, • Excellent leadership and communication skills