Project Manager in Colchester

As Project Manager you will lead demolition and groundworks projects from initial planning through to completion. You will coordinate all on-site operations, subcontractors, machinery and groundworks crews, ensure compliance with health & safety and permits, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, programme and manage demolition and groundworks projects (including soft‑strip, structural demolition, enabling works, excavation, foundations, groundwork preparation).
• Liaise with clients, structural engineers, subcontractors, plant & machinery operators, surveyors, and local authorities as needed.
• Prepare, review and manage project documentation: risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), permits, safety compliance, progress reports, change orders, cost tracking and budget management.
• Oversee workforce and subcontractor scheduling — ensure site teams, plant operators, groundworks labour and subcontractors are coordinated efficiently.
• Monitor progress against project programme, identify and mitigate risk, manage delays, variations, unforeseen ground conditions or structural surprises.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, compliance with regulations and company procedures.
• Manage project handover and close‑out, ensure all works completed satisfactorily, documentation finalised, site secured and clients / project stakeholders kept informed.
• Provide leadership on‑site: motivate teams, ensure good communication, resolve on‑site problems and elevate to management as required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Substantial, hands‑on experience in demolition and groundworks — familiarity with demolition plant, machinery, groundwork operations, enabling works.
• Prior experience managing demolition or groundworks projects (preferably in London or South‑east) — from planning to completion.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations, site compliance, method statements, risk assessments.
• Strong project management, organisational, communication, leadership skills.
• Ability to read/interpret project programmes/schedules, manage budgets, subcontractors and resources.
• Valid driving licence (if required), ability to travel across London / South‑east sites.

Desirable

• Experience with “cut & carve”, basement dig, structural demolition, enabling works, groundworks, foundations or RC‑frame enabling works.
• High‑reach demolition, structural dismantling, enabling works or complex groundwork exposure.
• Certification or training relevant to demolition/groundworks (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS, or similar).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (see below for salary range guidance)
• Opportunity to work on varied demolition & groundwork projects across South London and Greater London
• Full project responsibility — from planning to completion — with autonomy on site
• Career growth potential as we expand our portfolio