Job Description:

Project Manager – Groundworks

Location: Chelmsford
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: Negotiable DOE – Outside IR35

Project Manager – Groundworks – Chelmsford

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a long-term groundworks project in the Chelmsford area.

The successful candidate will be working for a large and established groundworks subcontractor alongside one of the UK's largest Tier 1 main contractors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to work on a major project with a strong long-term outlook.

The ideal candidate will have a strong groundworks background, with commercial groundworks experience preferred. Technical competency is particularly important, with the successful candidate expected to be confident using ASTA programmes, producing high-quality drop-line and look-ahead programmes, and maintaining project documentation such as RAMS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the groundworks package

• Managing day-to-day construction activities and site operations

• Planning, programming and coordinating works to ensure the project remains on programme

• Managing and coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers

• Liaising with the client, engineers and wider project team

• Producing and maintaining drop-line and look-ahead programmes

• Updating ASTA programmes

• Reviewing and maintaining RAMS and project documentation

• Monitoring progress and addressing any delays or issues

• Monitoring quality and ensuring works are delivered to the required standards

• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety requirements

• Attending project meetings and providing progress updates

• Identifying and resolving issues efficiently to keep the project moving

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager within the construction industry

• Strong groundworks experience is essential

• Commercial groundworks experience preferred

• Previous experience working for a groundworks subcontractor

• Competent using ASTA programmes

• Experience producing high-quality drop-line and look-ahead programmes

• Strong understanding of RAMS and project documentation

• SMSTS – Essential

• Black CSCS – Essential

• SEATS – Highly advantageous

The Opportunity:

• ASAP start

• Ongoing, long-term project

• Negotiable rate depending on experience

• Opportunity to work alongside one of the UK's largest Tier 1 main contractors

• Opportunity to join an established groundworks subcontractor with further work available

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a strong groundworks background and excellent technical and programming capabilities, and you are available immediately or at short notice, please get in touch for further information.