Project Manager

Project Manager - Civil Engineering & Main Contracting
Salary / Rate: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum OR £400 - £450 per day Location: Faversham, Kent
Contract: Permanent or Freelance
 
Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a heavy-hitting Project Manager on behalf of a leading South East Civil Engineering & Construction Main Contractor.
 
The Client
Our client is a highly successful and dominant force in the South East construction market. Operating as both a principal contractor and a specialist civil engineering partner, they boast an incredibly diverse pipeline of major projects. Their portfolio spans the education, commercial, and industrial sectors, alongside highly secure government infrastructure. Due to the commencement of multiple new sites across Kent, they require an experienced Project Manager to take the helm.
 
The Role
This is a comprehensive leadership role requiring a strong background in both heavy civils and building delivery. You will take full operational control of multi-disciplinary sites ranging from complex sub-structures and heavy earthworks through to the installation of large-scale prefabricated buildings.
 
Your duties will include:

Total Project Leadership: Managing projects from initial groundworks, deep drainage, and complex earthworks straight through to superstructure and final handover.
Programme & Commercial Control: Taking ultimate responsibility for the site programme, driving productivity, and working with commercial teams to protect margins.
Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary point of contact for private clients, local authorities, and secure government representatives.
Health, Safety & Quality: Enforcing uncompromising safety standards, especially in live environments such as schools or highly secure facilities. Requirements

Essential: A formidable track record as a Project Manager for a Main Contractor or heavy Civil Engineering business.
Essential: Proven experience managing diverse projects, including heavy earthworks, sub-structures, and complex structural installations (e.g., prefabricated modules).
Essential Qualifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Black (Manager) Card, and First Aid.
Security Clearance: Experience working on secure government or MoD sites is highly desirable. You must be eligible for strict security vetting. What's on Offer

Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent (£75k-£85k) or Contract (£400-£450 p/d) basis.
Security: A massive regional pipeline of long-term work across diverse sectors. Location Faversham, Kent.
 
How to Apply
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