Project Manager - Rail / Civil Engineering

Project Manager - Rail / Civil Engineering Location: Basingstoke - projects across Sussex, Kent and Wessex Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Benefits Project Manager required to join a growing specialist Civil Engineering and Geotechnical contractor with a substantial pipeline of secured and visible Network Rail work across the South of England. The business is experiencing significant growth through the CP7 framework, with a number of projects already secured or progressing through single-source negotiation. Schemes have increased significantly in size and complexity, creating an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of projects from development through to successful delivery. Projects encompass earthworks, enabling works, drainage, working platforms, haul roads, embankment works, retaining structures, CFA piling-related works, anchors and specialist geotechnical packages. . Project Manager Salary & Benefits £60,000 - £75,000 salary, dependent upon experience Company car or car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Bupa cash plan Potential additional private healthcare depending on seniority Accommodation provided when lodging away Significant secured and visible project pipeline Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with direct access to senior management Predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend / possession requirements Project Manager Job Overview Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering and geotechnical projects Manage projects from pre-construction/development through to completion Lead Site Agents, Works Managers and site delivery teams Manage project programmes, resources, logistics and delivery strategy Develop and maintain strong relationships with Network Rail and other key clients Take responsibility for project commercial performance and delivery of margin Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and specialist subcontractors Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards Oversee enabling works, earthworks, drainage, retaining structures and specialist geotechnical works Support possession and weekend works where required Provide leadership and support to the wider project team Project Manager Job Requirements Previous Project Management experience within Civil Engineering Strong background in earthworks, heavy civils and/or geotechnical engineering Rail / Network Rail experience highly advantageous Previous experience managing projects with significant operational and logistical requirements Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project margins Excellent client-facing and leadership skills Civil Engineering or Geotechnical degree advantageous but not essential Appropriate CSCS qualification Full UK driving licence Flexible approach to project travelBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for