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PROJECT MANAGER - SMART MONITORING

Experience high-impact monitoring projects. Shape the future of our delivery. Grow with an industry leader.

If you're an engineering Project Manager with a passion for the monitoring sector, surveys, and innovative instrumentation technology, this is a chance to step into a role with huge impact.

The Smart Monitoring division at Plowman Craven delivers manual and automated structural monitoring, geotechnical monitoring, environmental monitoring, and engineering survey solutions for some of the UK's most exciting and complex projects. This is your opportunity to lead high-value work, shape delivery approaches, and become a key influencer in a fast-growing division backed by one of the UK's most respected geospatial businesses.

Here’s What You’ll Do In The Role

You will own the full lifecycle of monitoring projects, ensuring they are resourced correctly, delivered on time, commercially successful, and communicated clearly to clients and internal teams. You will collaborate closely with surveyors, engineers, technical specialists, and senior leadership to ensure every project is delivered safely, precisely and with exceptional client satisfaction.

The Key Responsibilities

Build and manage project plans that clearly define scope, objectives, risks, and deliverables
Lead project briefings to ensure teams understand requirements and expectations
Coordinate project documentation, access arrangements, reporting and technical output
Maintain strong client communication and provide clear progress updates
Monitor financial performance and identify efficiencies and revenue‑enhancing opportunities
Oversee data, file management, QA, health and safety and compliance processes
Support the design of survey and monitoring systems for both automated and manual deployments
Present technical concepts to clients and provide support on complex monitoring challenges
Assist with quotations, programming, and business development initiatives for the monitoring sector
Play an active role in expanding the Smart Monitoring division and strengthening its market position

What You Bring To The Table

5 years or more post‑graduation experience in surveying or engineering
Strong understanding of monitoring or surveying systems and construction environments
Confident in reviewing technical specifications and explaining them clearly to clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage client expectations and navigate challenges calmly
Capable of leading project teams, coordinating resources and managing budgets
Highly organized and proficient with Microsoft Office
Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional weekend work if required
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What Do You Get?

A vibrant, passionate and collaborative working culture
Strong learning and development pathways including management training
Competitive salary with performance‑related bonus
Generous annual leave allowance
Company laptop and mobile phone
Wellbeing and social events programme
Hybrid working with access to Harpenden and London offices

Plowman Craven is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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