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Pontypridd and sites around South Wales
Permanent salary + benefits package
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Pontypridd.
The company delivers a range of civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects for local authority clients across South Wales, and is looking for a Project Manager who can take responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to successful completion.
This is a hands‑on role suited to a commercially aware Project Manager who enjoys being involved in the detail of project delivery, while also having the opportunity to contribute to pre‑construction, planning, programming and client management.
Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of civils and groundworks projects from pre-construction through to completion.
- Work closely with clients, local authorities, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered to the required standards.
- Become involved in projects during the pre-construction and tender stages, supporting planning, methodology, buildability and resource requirements.
- Develop, manage and update detailed project programmes, ensuring key milestones and delivery dates are achieved.
- Monitor project progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
- Prepare regular project reports, progress reports and client updates, ensuring management and stakeholders have clear visibility of project performance.
- Manage project resources, site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials to ensure efficient delivery.
- Provide leadership and support to Site Managers, Engineers and wider project teams.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team.
- Identify and manage project risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
- Attend and lead project meetings with clients and stakeholders.
- Manage changes, variations and client instructions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review design information, specifications and construction methodologies, identifying potential issues before works commence.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
- Experience delivering projects for local authorities, public sector clients or similar organisations.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering and groundworks construction.
- Experience developing and managing construction programmes.
- Strong report writing and project documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively with clients.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs, variations and financial performance.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate site-based teams.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
- SMSTS or equivalent and CSCS qualification.
- Experience working under NEC, JCT or local authority contracts.
- Experience with highways, drainage, infrastructure or public realm projects.
- Experience contributing to pre-construction, tenders and project methodologies.
- Experience using planning/programming software.
If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
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