Jackson Civil Engineering
Project Manager
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Project Manager Opportunity in Southern Region
Due to the success of winning more work in our Southern Region, we are recruiting for a Project Manager. At Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life, and to support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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Role Overview
We are looking to recruit a Project Manager to manage projects across the Kent and East Sussex area. We have secured several new projects in the region and have a strong pipeline of further opportunities. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering current and future projects, working closely with our operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
Ideally, the successful candidate will be based within the wider Kent and East Sussex area to support project delivery across the region.
Main Duties
- Management of site staff, operatives, and sub-contractors.
- Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments, and Project Management plans.
- Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
- Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
- Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
- Manage design co-ordination.
- Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
- Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
- Supervise, mentor, and assist in the career development of junior staff.
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Requirements
Are you the person we are looking for?
The successful candidate will have experience working for a main contractor on civil engineering projects, with a strong background in highways, structures, and heavy civil engineering schemes.
You will possess excellent technical knowledge alongside proven people management experience, with the ability to lead teams effectively, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders, and delegate responsibilities appropriately to ensure successful project delivery.
Applicants should be an experienced Senior Site Agent or Project Manager and hold a relevant industry qualification (HND, HNC, BEng or equivalent), together with a valid SMSTS qualification, appropriate CSCS card, and Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable, and knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout our Southern Region and hold a full UK driving licence.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic perks!
We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:
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- Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
- Extensive training programmes
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits platform
- Hybrid working
- Free on-site parking
- Company social calendar
- Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
- A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
- ‘The Great Escape’ – leaving work early every Friday!
Equality and Inclusion
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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