Location: Featherstone with travel around Yorkshire North East Region and Nationwide
Job Type: Full Time
Lead Projects That Make a Difference
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of high-profile highway and infrastructure projects that keep communities connected and the UK moving?
At Carnell, you'll play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure works across the road network, leading projects from planning through to successful completion. You'll work alongside talented operational teams, build strong client relationships, and help shape the future of our business while developing your own career.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and take pride in delivering high-quality results safely and efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As Project Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading multiple highway maintenance and civil engineering projects simultaneously.
* Developing and managing project programmes, schedules and delivery plans.
* Monitoring budgets, resources and project performance to ensure successful outcomes.
* Reviewing and approving health and safety documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
* Managing project documentation, contractual records and reporting requirements.
* Identifying, managing and mitigating project risks.
* Building strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams.
* Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maximise project efficiency.
* Leading, coaching and developing site teams to achieve their full potential.
* Ensuring all project handover documentation and health and safety files are completed accurately.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
* NVQ Level 6 qualification.
* CSCS Gold Card.
* SMSTS certification.
* Strong working knowledge of MS Project.
* Sound understanding of civil engineering principles and project delivery.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
* NRSWA qualification.
* Temporary Works experience or knowledge.
* NEC3/NEC4 contract experience.
* Experience using CEMAR.
About You
You'll be someone who:
* Takes ownership and accountability for delivering successful projects.
* Is highly organised, proactive and solutions focused.
* Communicates confidently with teams, clients and stakeholders at all levels.
* Builds positive relationships and creates a collaborative team environment.
* Enjoys mentoring and developing others.
* Has a genuine commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Why Join Carnell?
At Carnell, we're not just delivering infrastructure projects, we're building careers, developing people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
When you join us, you'll become part of a business that values innovation, teamwork and personal growth. We believe in empowering our people, recognising achievements, and providing opportunities to develop professionally and progress their careers.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our values:
Passionate. Responsive. Innovative. Trustworthy. Respectful.
These values shape how we work with our customers, our communities and each other.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage people who may not meet every requirement to apply if they believe they have the skills and experience to succeed in the role.
We are equally committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, ensuring everyone goes home safely every day while supporting a positive work-life balance.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead impactful projects, grow your career and make a real difference within a forward-thinking infrastructure business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver safer, better journeys for the communities we serve
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year