Project Manager - Groundworks

Project Manager - Groundworks

Salary and Package - £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus company van, fuel card, pension, annual leave and additional benefits.

Location - Teesside, Darlington with travel to sites across the region.

Full-time, Permanent Position

If you are an experienced Project Manager - Groundworks looking to join a well-established civil engineering contractor, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of multiple residential infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the North East. This Project Manager - Groundworks position offers long-term security, a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to work with an experienced management team. As a Project Manager - Groundworks, you will oversee projects from pre-start through to final handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. This Project Manager - Groundworks role is ideal for someone with a strong background in residential groundworks who enjoys managing multiple sites while supporting Site Managers and operational teams. Experienced Project Manager - Groundworks professionals seeking a long-term career move are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

This privately owned contractor has been delivering groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects for more than 40 years. Working predominantly with major national housebuilders, the business has established an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely, efficiently and on programme. Its continued success is built on long-term client relationships, experienced people and a commitment to maintaining high standards across every project.

Why Join Them

This is an opportunity to become part of a financially secure contractor with a substantial workload and an excellent reputation within the residential groundworks sector. You'll work alongside experienced commercial and operational teams, managing projects for leading housebuilders while enjoying the stability of a business that values long-term employment, invests in its people and promotes from within wherever possible.

About the Role

You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple groundworks and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently and to the required programme, quality and commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple residential groundworks projects from pre-start through to completion
• Supporting and overseeing Site Managers across several live developments
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Coordinating labour, plant, subcontractors and material resources
• Monitoring programme performance and resolving issues before they affect delivery
• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors and clients
• Maintaining strong relationships with developers, consultants and site teams

To be successful, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong background delivering residential infrastructure and housing developments
• Excellent knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, sewers and external works
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• SMSTS
• CSCS Managers Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Additional qualifications such as Temporary Works Coordinator, IOSH, NEBOSH or NRSWA would be advantageous but are not essential.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a respected contractor with an outstanding reputation, a secure order book and long-standing relationships with major national housebuilders. Offering a competitive salary, company van, fuel card and genuine long-term career prospects, this role provides the opportunity to lead high-quality groundworks projects within a business that values professionalism, teamwork and quality delivery.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.