Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager – Jackson Civil Engineering

Join us as a Project Manager in our Northern Region team. Jackson Civil Engineering is a dynamic, innovative company that values integrity, proactive service, and high-quality delivery. We support a healthy, productive, and flexible work environment that balances work and life.

We are looking for a Project Manager to initially lead Highways schemes around the Hull area. Ideal candidates have good access to the M62/A1 or M1. Responsibilities include management of site staff, operatives, sub‑contractors, and design coordination. You will provide method statements, hazard risk assessments, project plans, tender allowance analysis, programme monitoring, and contract management to ensure timely and profitable completion.

The role also involves fostering client relations, mentoring junior staff, and encouraging their career development.

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub‑contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets.
• Prepare and monitor programmes of work.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Manage design co‑ordination and assessment of sub‑contractors.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff.

The successful candidate will have main contractor experience, preferably on flood defence, structures and highways/road schemes. They will be a team player with excellent communication, people, change‑management and delegation skills. Required credentials include a relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) or equivalent, an up‑to‑date SMSTS qualification, and an appropriate CSCS card.

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (matching up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy additional days)
• “Great escape” – leave 2 hours early every Friday
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on‑site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. We value inclusive recruitment and will support applicants who may need adjustments to take part in the recruitment process. If you require additional assistance or adjustments, please let us know.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not respond to every unsuccessful applicant; if you have not heard from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful.