Project Manager

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.  

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team based in Aylesbury. 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

The suitable Project Manager will be responsible for:  

• The safe and timely delivery of Project work activities by leading all the day to day operational delivery and commercial aspects of contracts, including strategic planning of the project, reviewing and reporting performance through cost and value forecasting.  

• The candidate will have a good level of knowledge and experience in implementing the NEC form of contract. 

• Responsibility for implementing all Tarmac HSQE standards to achieve exemplary performance 

• The highest standards of delivery through cost control and performance efficiency to achieve agreed budgets 

• Managing the site delivery team, including suppliers and a direct workforce 

• Professional and collaborative standards of liaison with client and other stakeholders 

• Ensuring that works activities are carried out to agreed programmes and specification standards 

• Manage and develop team members’ individual performance, identify strengths and weaknesses in order to contribute to the development of staff and operatives. 

• You will support the business and your team to continually improve individual and project performance in all aspects. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to operationally manage individual projects or designated sections on larger projects.  

• Knowledge, commitment and experience in similar roles or the ambition to step up to this role is essential  

• The effective management of civil engineering projects to high safety standards  

• Management of NEC contracts  - including cost, value and risk management  

• Programme Management  

• Effective leadership of the site team with collaborative working practices 

• Liaison with the client  

• The construction of bridges, drainage and earthworks  

• Quality management systems 

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Bonus scheme 
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?