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Project Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Project Manager

Location: Wetherby , West Yorkshire 

Employment type: Full time

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 Hours Per Week)  

What’s in it for you… 

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?? 

Annual leave plus bank holidays  

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays 

Group Personal Pension Plan 

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications  

24/7 access to a virtual GP??and Mental health support & counselling services?? 

Cycle to Work scheme?? 

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!? 

Life assurance cover?? 

Long service recognition?? 

Enhanced Maternity Pay 

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?? 

Project Manager – Civils (EV Infrastructure)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, with a strong focus on civil engineering delivery within the Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure sector.

This role is primarily responsible for managing civils build teams delivering groundworks, ducting, cabling routes, and associated infrastructure works across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of projects from planning through to completion—ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of EV Operations, you will:

Lead and manage civils build teams across multiple live sites
	
Oversee delivery of groundworks, trenching, duct installation, reinstatement, and associated civils works
	
Ensure all works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and build programmes
	
Plan and coordinate site activities, labour, plant, and materials
	
Monitor productivity and performance of civils teams on-site
	
Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations, delivering toolbox talks and conducting site audits
	
Report near misses, incidents, and observations, driving a proactive safety culture
	
Manage project costs, track spend, and report on variances against budget
	
Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders where required
	
Coordinate with internal teams (design, electrical, commercial) to ensure smooth project delivery
	
Maintain accurate site records and documentation using systems such as SharePoint
	
Attend site meetings and progress reviews with clients and senior management
	
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining programme targets
	
Be willing to travel and stay away from home during the working week as required

About You

You will bring a strong background in civil engineering and site delivery, with hands-on experience managing teams in a live construction environment.

Essential:

SMSTS qualification
	
NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor qualification
	
Proven experience managing civils / groundworks teams
	
Strong knowledge of highways works, reinstatement, ducting, and utility installations
	
Experience working on multi-site civils projects
	
Strong understanding of health & safety in a construction environment
	
Ability to read and interpret drawings and site plans
	
Excellent organisational and planning skills
	
Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Experience within utilities or EV infrastructure projects
	
Knowledge of permit schemes and local authority requirements
	
Experience working alongside electrical installation teams

What We’re Looking For

A hands-on Project Manager who understands how civils work actually gets delivered on-site
	
Strong leadership with the ability to drive performance from field teams
	
A practical problem-solver who can react quickly to site challenges
	
Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... 

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Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info

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