Project Manager (Earthmoving)

Company: NEOS Engineering Recruitment
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Sector

Earthmoving / Earthworks (Please don’t apply if not experienced in this industry)

Employment

Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

NEOS Engineering is working with a leading contractor within the civil engineering and earthworks sector to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a major infrastructure project on the Lower Thames Crossing.

This is an opportunity to join an established contractor delivering large-scale earthworks and civil engineering packages on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure developments.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of major earthworks operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, commercial and quality requirements.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in earthworks, bulk excavation or major infrastructure projects who can take ownership of site delivery and lead teams across a complex construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the successful delivery of large-scale earthworks and civil engineering packages.
  • Taking responsibility for programme, budget, quality and overall project performance.
  • Leading and coordinating site teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications and agreed programmes.
  • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
  • Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.
  • Working closely with the client, senior management and other project stakeholders.
  • Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are maintained across all operations.
  • Overseeing resources, plant, labour and materials to maximise productivity.
  • Providing regular progress reports and updates to senior management.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, earthworks or infrastructure.
  • Strong background in bulk earthworks, excavation or large-scale earthmoving projects.
  • Experience managing large site teams and subcontractors.
  • Good understanding of project programmes, budgets and commercial controls.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a demanding construction environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
  • Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications.

Experience delivering major infrastructure projects would be particularly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

  • Additional benefits and package.
  • Opportunity to work on the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the UK’s major infrastructure projects.
  • Senior position with responsibility for major project delivery.
  • Opportunity to join an established team within a growing infrastructure business.

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Posted: November 9th, 2026