Project Manager - Contracting
Location: Maidstone | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits Hybrid Company Car
Heidelberg Materials is seeking a skilled Project Manager for the contracting team to lead the delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects within our Contracting division. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing projects from early contractor involvement (ECI) through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the planning and execution of major projects, ensuring compliance with engineering and project management standards
- Champion health, safety, and environmental best practices across all project phases
- Ensure high-quality, defect-free delivery through effective resource planning and execution
- Manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment with contract objectives
- Control project budgets and timelines, supporting commercial teams with accurate site records
- Oversee compliance with statutory and company regulations
- Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the project portfolio
Health & Safety
- Lead a safety-first culture across all project phases
- Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments
Project Delivery
- Manage the full lifecycle of major projects, from planning to completion
- Ensure delivery to time, budget, and quality standards using robust project management practices
Environment & Sustainability
- Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations (e.g. waste transfer, emissions)
- Promote sustainable practices and minimise environmental impact across all project activities
Client Liaison & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong communication with clients to ensure alignment with project goals
- Manage changes to scope or schedule in collaboration with clients to protect commercial outcomes
- Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, SHE, Procurement, Technical, etc.) and external stakeholders (suppliers, regulators, local authorities)
Financial Management
- Monitor project budgets and control costs to maximise financial returns
- Ensure accurate site records are maintained to support commercial reporting and claims
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For:- Proven experience managing large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with attention to detail
- Commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and commercial excellence
Experience/Business Competence
· Detailed asphalt and contracting knowledge
· Detailed road construction and programming knowledge
· Numerical and analytical
· Has experience of delivering major contracts successfully
· Ability to work accurately at a detailed level
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-value projects and shape the future of Contracting at Heidelberg Materials. If you're ready to take on complex challenges and deliver meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
