Junior Project Manager (Structures / Rope Access) in Maidstone

Gravesend (Hybrid 3 days in the office per week)

Competitive Salary (can be disclosed upon request) + Training + Development + Progression + Company Benefits

Certain Advantage is hiring for Project Manager based in Kent. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering contractor delivering complex structural and difficult access projects across the UK. This role is permanent and hybrid, with three days in the office in Kent, with travel to site as required.

Are you a Project Manager with a background in structures, civil engineering or construction, looking to join a highly successful contractor, which will support your ongoing development, with opportunities to develop into a Senior PM role?

Do you want to work on varied, technically challenging projects from high-rise buildings to stadiums and infrastructure with progression into managing higher-value projects? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established but growing business, which is part of a major engineering group, known for delivering innovative solutions to highly challenging projects, with complex access requirements. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, within a business which promotes work / life balance, and ongoing development.

The Company: We are working with a specialist engineering contractor delivering structural and difficult access solutions across the construction and civil engineering sectors. Projects range from small works through to multi-million-pound schemes across high-profile assets including stadiums, high-rise buildings and infrastructure.

The Role: You will take full ownership of projects from conception to completion, working closely with site teams, clients and internal departments. You will initially support smaller projects, with a clear pathway to managing larger, higher-value schemes, up to £3-4m.

Day to day you will:

• Manage structural / construction projects from pre-start through to completion
• Plan works in line with programme, budget and resource requirements
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure smooth project delivery
• Manage project costs, variations and financial reporting
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and environmental standards
• Prepare and review project documentation including risk assessments and method statements
• Monitor progress and drive improvements in productivity and delivery

The Individual: We are looking for people who can show:

• Experience in project management within construction or civil engineering
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost control and change management
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
• Project programming experience
• Experience producing RAMS and method statements
• Full UK driving licence

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Structured training across departments and projects
• Clear progression into larger and more complex project delivery
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare cash plan and virtual GP access
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and retail discounts
• Ongoing professional development and training

Does this sound like your next move? Apply today.

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