Job Description

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At McDermotts, we're hiring a Project Manager to join our dynamic team.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager and communicator to support the McDermotts function in these areas

Bristol, Chippenham and Weston Super Mare Area

To be considered for the role you must have:

Project Managers nationwide with commercial groundworks experience to work on technically and logistically challenging projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong

civil engineering background

and proven experience managing foundation, drainage, and external works on medium to large-scale projects in a fast paced environment.

Main Responsibilities

Manage groundworks operations including foundations, drainage, and external works Work inline with SOP's for the role Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and programmes Ensure compliance with H&S, environmental, and quality standards Monitor progress, manage budgets, and produce site reports Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams Support setting out and QA processes Reporting to Contract Manager Assist with the producing and updating of programmes with planning team.
Key responsibilities include:

Manage the development of trainee engineers

projects delivered on time, to budget, and with quality assured

effective cost control and elimination of waste leading to project profitability compliance with health, safety, environmental, and other obligations conformance with company policies/processes effective and efficient utilisation of resources happy customers and interested parties.

Experience:

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (ideally not essential) Minimum 5 years' experience in groundworks project management Strong technical knowledge of civil works and site engineering Familiarity with robotic total stations and GPS machine control CSCS (Black or White card), SMSTS, and First Aid Proficiency in Microsoft Project and site reporting tools

Work Location:

Bristol

Job type:

Full-time

Working hours:

07:30 - 17:00

Site location:

Bristol, Chippenham and Weston Supeer Mare Area

Why Join McDermotts

McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we're a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.

Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, FORS and Considerate Constructors.

To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.

Commitments

McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.

Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.

Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Civil engineering: 5 years (required) H & S: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CSCS Manager (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Project Managers - Bristol, Chippenham and Weston Supeer Mare Area