Project Manager – Groundworks & RC Frame 

I need a PM who has worked with Groundworks and RC Frame Subcontractors 

Location: Leeds 
Industry: Groundworks, RC Frame, Civil Engineering 
Contract Type: Contract 
 

A leading groundworks and RC frame subcontractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to take charge of large-scale, complex , Groundworks and RC Frame, civil engineering packages across the region. With a strong order book and growing reputation for delivering challenging RC frame and deep civils schemes, this is an opportunity to join a business that values leadership, technical excellence, and delivery focus.

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing the safe, timely, and profitable delivery of projects ranging from £5m–£25m in value. These schemes may involve enabling works, deep drainage, piling, reinforced concrete frames, temporary works, and structural civils — requiring someone capable of planning and coordinating multiple disciplines on live sites.

Working closely with Contracts Managers and Directors, you’ll lead the site-based delivery team, ensure effective communication with the client and design teams, and drive performance in line with programme, budget, and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle on complex groundworks, RC frame, and heavy civils packages

• Manage site teams, engineers, foremen, and subcontractors on multiple live phases

• Chair progress and coordination meetings, maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and company health & safety standards

• Monitor and report on cost, programme, resource allocation, and quality

• Assist with procurement, build sequencing, temporary works coordination, and value engineering

• Provide strategic input into delivery and contribute to continuous improvement across projects

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience managing RC frame and deep civils projects for a subcontractor

• Proven ability to manage multi-phase projects and teams across live construction environments

• Black CSCS card and SMSTS are essential

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) ticket highly desirable

• Strong technical understanding of RC construction, civil infrastructure, and groundworks

• Excellent leadership, client-facing, and problem-solving abilities

• Able to interpret drawings, construction programmes, and specifications with confidence

What’s on Offer:

• Long-term opportunity with a highly regarded subcontractor

• Clear progression route into Contracts/Operations Management

• Competitive salary with car allowance, pension, bonus scheme, and other benefits

• Supportive senior leadership and a robust pipeline of secured work across public and private sectors

If you are a Senior Project Manager with a solid background in groundworks, RC frame, and civil engineering, and you’re looking for a long-term opportunity to lead challenging schemes, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential conversation.