Project Design Manager - Civil Engineering

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.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, duties include but are not limited to;

• 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.

Our company benefits package includes;

• 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 or call to speak to the Internal Recruitment Team

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK