Project Manager

Pontypridd Source: WhatJobs

£55,000–£75,000

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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.