Project Lead

THE ROLE

You will be accountable for planning and co-ordinating works and be the main contact point for the client and operatives. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of your allocated projects. Supporting the successful completion of works within agreed timescales, budgets, and standards.

As a rapidly growing business, no two days are ever the same so what you do will vary. The nature of our business and the pace we move at also means that priorities do change, and you will need to be comfortable with this.

You will be primarily based at the Podington depot with national travel requirements dependant on the location of our schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate live projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and safe working practices.
• Develop Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Health & Safety documentation.
• Ensure workforce compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures, including test and inspection plans.
• Collaborate with procurement to secure material approvals and place orders on time.
• Prepare and brief Job Packs for site operatives, ensuring project scope is clear.
• Manage project resources (labour, plant, and materials), monitoring productivity against programme and performance against budget.
• Review and approve operatives' site diaries and timesheets.
• Attend client meetings and build relationships with the site team.
• Oversee change management, working with the commercial team to track and administer changes, including redundant materials.
• Manage document control, including site records, as-builts, and O&M manual submissions.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks, site safety audits and quality inspections.
• Handle line management duties for Operatives such as absence, inductions, PDRs and training.

Person Specification

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent transferable skills
• Good knowledge of series 1200, 1300 & 1400 of the specification for highways works
• Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or IOSH Managing Safely
• CSCS Card
• Competent in the use of Microsoft word and excel
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills
• Ability to lead and motivate the team by demonstrating the right behaviours, ensuring the culture aligns with company values.

Desirable  

• Working knowledge of CDM regulations
• Project Management experience including cost control, budgeting and programme
• Higher Education qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Appointed Persons - Lifting
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• Knowledge of NEC form of contract
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project

Apply if you are

• Excellent at prioritising and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

• Experienced in Civils, Street Lighting and/ or Traffic Signs

• A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Detail orientated with a focus on continuous improvement

• Collaborative and supportive team player

Why us?

We’re a growing business seeking like-minded individuals to join our journey. In return, we offer a collaborative environment that fosters continuous improvement and career development. Our values are the foundation of how we work and are key to our continued success.

We want applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and want to create a diverse workforce and inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We are committed to equal opportunities throughout employment, including remuneration, recruitment, training, and promotion of staff. We are dedicated to candidates being treated equally and assessed in accordance with their skills to perform the role we are recruiting for, and that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment or is unlawfully discriminated against on grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If there is anything you need to participate fully in the interview process, we want to help so please include it in your application.