via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Project Manager

McDermott Civil & Engineering Ltd
Leeds Full-time
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager Leeds/York areas with Network rail experience would be an advantage to join our dynamic civil engineering We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager and communicator to support the McDermotts function in Leeds/York.

Job type: Contract, Full time

Working hours: 07:30 – 17:00 (Monday to Friday)

Site location: Leeds/York areas

Key responsibilities

  • Manage groundworks operations including foundations, drainage, and external works

  • Work inline with SOP’s for the role

  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers

  • Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and programmes

  • Ensure compliance with H\&S, environmental, and quality standards

  • Monitor progress, manage budgets, and produce site reports

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams

  • Support setting out and QA processes
· Reporting to Contract Manager

Essential requirements

· projects delivered on time, to budget, and with quality assured

  • effective cost control and elimination of waste leading to project profitability

  • compliance with health, safety, environmental, and other obligations

  • conformance with company policies/processes

  • effective and efficient utilisation of resources

  • happy customers and interested parties.
Desirable qualifications \& experience

· Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (ideally not essential)

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in groundworks project management

· Strong technical knowledge of civil works and site engineering

· Familiarity with robotic total stations and GPS machine control

· CSCS (Black or White card), SMSTS, and First Aid

· Proficiency in Microsoft Project and site reporting tools

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work on high\-profile infrastructure projects

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
Why Join McDermotts

McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family\-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.

Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, PQS Health and Safety SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, SMAS, Mission Zero and Considerate Constructors.

To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.

Commitments to equality \& diversity

· McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity.

· All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.

· Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.

· Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.

ward building a better future.

Benefits:

  • On\-site parking
Experience:
  • Construction: 5 years (required)

  • Network Rail: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • CSCS (required)

  • Driving Licence (required)

  • Do you have a valid SMSTS? (required)
Work Location: In person

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