Project Manager

Location: Northern England
Sector: Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering
Recruiter: Red Sky Personnel

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a market-leading geotechnical and foundation engineering contractor, part of a global specialist contracting group. This organisation delivers complex ground engineering solutions across major infrastructure and construction projects in the UK.

They pride themselves on collaboration, technical excellence and delivering sustainable, innovative geotechnical solutions. Their people are central to their success, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, trust and accountability.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of geotechnical projects, from tender handover through to completion. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget, while maintaining strong client relationships and commercial performance.

You ll work closely with site teams, commercial colleagues, and divisional leadership, escalating issues as needed and ensuring best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Planning & Handover

• Attend final tender meetings to confirm scope, risks and responsibilities

• Lead project handover from estimating to delivery teams

• Ensure all documentation aligns with contractual and commercial requirements

Commercial & Financial Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets

• Carry out weekly and monthly cost/value reviews

• Monitor production efficiency and margins

• Support and implement site bonus schemes

Resource & Site Coordination

• Coordinate plant, labour and site resources

• Carry out pre-start site visits with supervisors and engineers

• Support mobilisation planning and procurement of long-lead items

Subcontractors & Materials

• Manage procurement of concrete, grout, reinforcement and materials

• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist suppliers

• Liaise with purchasing teams on orders and delivery schedules

Client & Contract Management

• Maintain clear and proactive client communication

• Manage change, variations, EWNs and CEs

• Support contract administration alongside QS / Commercial teams

Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

• Ensure safe and compliant site operations

• Produce and manage RAMS, programmes, quality plans, ITPs and reports

• Lead safety and environmental performance initiatives

• Manage NCRs, close-out reports, as-builts and O&M documentation

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing site culture

• Drive innovation in construction methods, materials and sustainability

• Embed company values in decision-making and leadership approach

• Proven experience delivering geotechnical and foundation engineering projects

• Strong technical knowledge of piling, diaphragm walls, ground improvement, grouting, anchors or related techniques

• Demonstrated leadership in operational, commercial and site environments

• Strong understanding of project financial controls and contract administration

• Ability to identify and drive performance and profitability improvements

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Competitive salary package

• Company car

• Private medical cover

• Company pension scheme

• Employee share-save scheme

• Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-profile projects

• Long-term career development with a globally recognised specialist contractor