Dig & Lay Project Manager in Cheltenham

Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do.

Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently delivering high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment.

As we approach a turnover of £100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group.

The Role: As Dig & Lay Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all stages of onsite excavation works across our NGED Dig & Lay contract. You will be expected to spend time in the field, proactively managing, coaching and mentoring Supervisors, pre-empting potential issues, and working with them to resolve any challenges quickly and effectively.

We are committed to the health and safety of our teams, and a key part of this role is to ensure compliance is maintained at all times. You will also be responsible for ensuring that Supervisors and site teams complete work on time, safely, and in line with agreed job specifications.

Working days are Monday to Friday, however ad hoc weekend work is required to meet operational needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that all required weekend work is appropriately planned, resourced and covered.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, manage and plan contractor, direct labour and operative resources across the project, ensuring the effective allocation of people, plant and equipment.
• Ensure all works are appropriately planned and supported, including streetworks requirements, permits, work packs, RAMS and all other relevant documentation.
• Liaise daily with the Operations Director, NGED contract Manager, NGED personnel and other key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
• Ensure Supervisors brief civil teams before mobilisation to site, including review of work packs, task requirements, site-specific hazards and any additional guidance required.
• Access upcoming works within the designated area to determine traffic management requirements and ensure these are booked and in place ahead of works starting.
• Monitor project progress, identifying and resolving queries, operational challenges or performance-related issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure all jobs, RAMS and relevant project information are accurately updated on both client and company systems.
• Manage the reinstatement process for work under your responsibility, ensuring it operates effectively and is completed within required permit dates.
• Ensure any specialist materials required for works under your control are ordered in sufficient time through the procurement team.
• Plan, manage and coordinate safety and site management audits, ensuring standards are maintained and any actions are followed through to completion.
• Deal with customer complaints in line with contract requirements and company procedures, ensuring they are handled professionally and resolved appropriately.
• Collate and approve weekly timesheets for civil teams under your supervision.
• Collate all vehicle and plant paperwork for teams or assets operating under your supervision.
• Attend site immediately in the event of discovery, latent damage or utility damage, and participate in all utility damage debriefs relating to works under your supervision.
• Complete final walk-off inspections on all works over 100m under your control to identify and address any defects.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working as a Utilities Site Manager or Supervisor, ideally on an electricity contract.
• Experience managing high volume civils projects of a similar nature, including the supervision of civil teams.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
• Good IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook and client third-party systems.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to professionally represent the organisation when dealing with stakeholders, including the main client, subcontractors, customers and members of the public.

Qualifications & Training:

• NRSWA
• SMSTS
• Full UK Driving Licence

Doocey Group values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.

By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.