Project Manager - Project Manager

Project Manager – Bridge Construction

Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent or Contracted
Salary: up to £75,000 - £85,000  + Accommodation (for the right candidate)

Day Rate: £400-£500 per day

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile bridge construction project. This is a hands-on site-based role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise in formwork and temporary works, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in bridge construction (preferred).
• Strong background in formwork and temporary works.
• Excellent site management and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with RAMS, ITPs, and temporary works coordination.
• Ability to manage client interface, progress reporting, and commercial awareness.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay/salary.
• Accommodation provided for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work on a landmark infrastructure project.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Site Establishment & Mobilisation

• Coordinate initial site setup, H&S signage, welfare facilities, PPE compliance, and site rules.

Team Deployment & Oversight

• Appoint and manage site personnel, ensuring alignment with project scope and programme.

Health & Safety Management

• Lead inductions, RAMS briefings, toolbox talks, and enforce safe systems of work.

Compliance & Execution

• Ensure operatives follow approved RAMS and use certified tools and PPE.

Routine Inspections & Reporting

• Conduct weekly inspections (plant, lifting gear, scaffolding) and submit reports.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain QA documentation, complete pre/post-pour checklists, and ensure ITP compliance.

Material Procurement & Logistics

• Manage requisitions and coordinate deliveries to avoid delays.

Temporary Works Coordination

• Develop TW design briefs, liaise with designers (e.g., PERI), and supervise installations.

Lifting Operations Oversight

• Submit lift plans, ensure certified equipment and competent personnel are in place.

Programme & Planning

• Review construction programme, adjust resources, and produce progress updates.

Client Interface

• Act as primary site contact, attend meetings, and issue progress reports.

Commercial Awareness

• Track labour/equipment usage, notify QS of variations, and manage CVIs.

Incident Reporting & Improvement

• Report near misses/NCRs, support root cause analysis, and drive QHSE improvements.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
 
Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future