Job Description

Overview

Caddick Civil Engineering is a key division of the Caddick Group, specializing in delivering high-quality civil engineering projects across Residential, Industrial, and Commercial markets. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and safety, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Joining Caddick means being part of a family-owned business that prioritizes excellence, teamwork, and career growth opportunities.

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee Civil Engineering projects in Sunderland. The Project Manager will oversee all activities and staff on the assigned projects to ensure that projects are managed and constructed to the highest standards in all areas of delivery, while ensuring customer satisfaction and confidence to enhance future opportunities with the client and their team.

What You’ll Do

• Liaise with the Contracts Manager and site team to ensure the project is delivered on time and to budget.
• Provide realistic project forecast handover dates and communicate them effectively to the Contracts Manager.
• Understand contractual obligations for the specific project.
• Participate in and provide updates for regular cost review meetings with site teams.
• Prepare and maintain the project-specific quality plan and ensure it is fully implemented by all site team members.
• Champion the highest standards of safety and quality at all times.
• Ensure defects are addressed at practical completion and manage snagging throughout the contract duration, with emphasis at handover.
• Manage construction programmes, schedules, and trackers.
• Deputise for the Contract Manager at site meetings as required.
• Develop strong working relationships with site teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Ensure the site complies with health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Manage and mentor the Site Team.
• Assist the Quantity Surveying team and Contracts Manager with legal, contract, or insurance issues.
• Liaise with the Social Value Manager where applicable to support client commitments.
• Any other reasonable duties to contribute to the effectiveness of the company and keep management informed.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in the management of civils projects, ideally housing.
• Experience promoting and ensuring exemplary health and safety standards on large-scale construction projects.
• Technical knowledge of construction build processes and defects.
• Strong working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management, and cost control including forecasting and value reporting.
• A multi-skilled trade background or a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Project planning tools.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• First Aid Certificate.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to plan, manage and deliver successful projects with minimal guidance.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices and legislation.
• Understands and applies commercial principles in terms of cost, profit, market, and added value.
• Assertive with strong persuasion and influencing skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor others.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.

Why Join Caddick Group?

• Competitive Compensation And Benefits
  We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.
• Career Growth
  Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A People-Centred Approach
  We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
  Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Caddick Group Benefits
  Health and Wellbeing, birthday day off, annual leave purchase, colleague discounts, enhanced family-friendly leave, sustainable transportation options, pension contributions, CPD opportunities, private healthcare, life assurance, and more.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering