Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager – Groundworks & RC Frame
Location: Leeds
Industry: Groundworks, RC Frame, Civil Engineering
Contract Type: Contract
A leading groundworks and RC frame subcontractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to take charge of large-scale, complex , Groundworks and RC Frame, civil engineering packages across the region. With a strong order book and growing reputation for delivering challenging RC frame and deep civils schemes, this is an opportunity to join a business that values leadership, technical excellence, and delivery focus.
The Role:
You will be responsible for managing the safe, timely, and profitable delivery of projects ranging from £5m–£25m in value. These schemes may involve enabling works, deep drainage, piling, reinforced concrete frames, temporary works, and structural civils — requiring someone capable of planning and coordinating multiple disciplines on live sites.
Working closely with Contracts Managers and Directors, you’ll lead the site-based delivery team, ensure effective communication with the client and design teams, and drive performance in line with programme, budget, and health & safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the full project lifecycle on complex groundworks, RC frame, and heavy civils packages
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Manage site teams, engineers, foremen, and subcontractors on multiple live phases
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Chair progress and coordination meetings, maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders
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Ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and company health & safety standards
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Monitor and report on cost, programme, resource allocation, and quality
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Assist with procurement, build sequencing, temporary works coordination, and value engineering
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Provide strategic input into delivery and contribute to continuous improvement across projects
Required Experience & Qualifications:
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Demonstrable experience managing RC frame and deep civils projects for a subcontractor
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Proven ability to manage multi-phase projects and teams across live construction environments
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Black CSCS card and SMSTS are essential
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Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) ticket highly desirable
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Strong technical understanding of RC construction, civil infrastructure, and groundworks
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Excellent leadership, client-facing, and problem-solving abilities
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Able to interpret drawings, construction programmes, and specifications with confidence
What’s on Offer:
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Long-term opportunity with a highly regarded subcontractor
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Clear progression route into Contracts/Operations Management
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Competitive salary with car allowance, pension, bonus scheme, and other benefits
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Supportive senior leadership and a robust pipeline of secured work across public and private sectors
If you are a Senior Project Manager with a solid background in groundworks, RC frame, and civil engineering, and you’re looking for a long-term opportunity to lead challenging schemes, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential conversation