Job Description

To strengthen our Eastern Region team, we are recruiting for a 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.

We are now on the lookout for a Project Manager in our Eastern Region to work on Roads and Highways infrastructure schemes in Suffolk and Essex.

Main Duties for the Project Manager:

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.

Are you the person we are looking for?

The successful candidate for the Project Manager role will need to have main contractor and preferably experience with highways/ road schemes. We're after a team player who has excellent communication and people skills who has the ability to manage change and delegate.

Already experienced as a Project Manager, you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent and an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don't just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

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)

The 'great escape' - leave off 2 hours early every Friday

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

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.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leiston IP16: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have main contractor and preferably experience with highways/ road schemes Do you have proven experience a Project Manager on civil engineering schemes?
Licence/Certification:

full UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person