Project Design Manager - Civil Engineering

Trant Engineering Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for a large civil engineering project near Chelmsford, England. The role involves managing design and build contracts while ensuring safety and quality. Ideal candidates will possess a civil engineering background and project management experience. The company offers competitive benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistant Program

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering large Civil Engineering contracts.
• Ability to manage project timelines and quality standards.
• Knowledge of National Grid projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and build of a large civil engineering contract.
• Ensure safety and quality of works with the SHEQ team.
• Interface with clients and update on project timelines.
• Support the Site Manager and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

Project Management

Subcontract Management

Client Interaction

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

Full time

Civil

Our Energy Division is growing again, and we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager with a background in the successful delivery of large Civil Engineering contracts, to join a site-based team on a large heavy civil engineering project near Chelmsford in Essex. Works comprise of RC structures, earthworks, drainage and integrating with M&E installations

This is a large design & build project, currently in the early stages and is due for completion in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project managing the design & build of a large civil engineering contract
• Working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure the safe delivery of works, updating on environmental issues and ensuring quality
• Managing and supporting the Site Manager and working closely with the commercial team, designers, planners and site teams
• Subcontract management
• Client interface; attending regular meetings with the client and reporting on design and project completion timelines
• Effective monthly reporting to the Contracts Manager
• Taking responsibility for the programmes

Qualifications/Background

Civil Engineering background (either degree qualified or by experience)

• A background of delivering National Grid projects would be advantageous
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid

About Us

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.

Company benefits

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.

• 24 days annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme to buy further annual leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
• Hybrid working (some roles)
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistant Program
• Bike to Work Scheme

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability, or age.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call to speak to the Internal Recruitment Team 02380 665544

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK