Kenton Black

About the Company

Kenton Black Group are nationwide recruitment specialists across multiple sectors, servicing the Construction, Finance, Science & Engineering, International and Corporate Services markets across the UK and overseas. We are passionate about building careers, offering a long-standing and trusted brand with significant industry expertise gained over 15 years. We are, the people, people. We provide our clients with the world’s best talent who are both actively and passively searching for opportunities, with a level of diligence and expertise that far outmatches our competitors’ and we endeavour to ensure that our clients make the most informed acquisitions possible. Our team is made up of an incredibly diverse group of people demonstrating that we leave no stone unturned to find the best person for each and every job we have to offer. Our business is built on honesty, integrity, and every one of our staff is expected to reflect these values in every aspect of their work. For the past 5 years, Kenton Black Group has been proud to be the only supplier to employ an in-house EDI team. Boasting an in-depth knowledge of equality legislation within the recruitment industry, including ex-offender & ex-forces. Experience in putting in place initiatives to drive balance and a proven track record in being able to work strategically to deliver a service that supports the achievement of organisational objectives with experience in multi-site, working in both the private and public sectors in the UK and globally.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Kenton Black

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description

**Job title** Freelance Project Manager – Utilities & Water **Role Summary** Lead and manage 2–3 concurrent Environment Agency civil engineering schemes, ensuring timely delivery against contract programmes, within safety and quality standards. **Expectations** - Successfully deliver projects for a Tier 1 contractor, maintaining contractual and regulatory compliance. - Uphold safety, quality, and company values across the project team. - Provide accurate KPI, incident, and reporting to AGC and client standards. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop, monitor and update project programmes through life‑cycle. - Drive project risk management, establishing controls and mitigation plans. - Coordinate with contractors, clients and stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations (NEC) are met. - Report on performance metrics, near misses, accidents, and incidents per AGC/Client procedures. - Maintain H&S protocols, ensuring all activities comply with strict safety standards. - Use MS Project and other IT tools for planning, tracking and reporting. **Required Skills** - Engineering background with proven civil management experience. - Strong understanding of NEC contract provisions and risk management. - Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, and project management software. - Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and team leadership. - Ability to work independently and deliver high‑quality outcomes. **Required Education & Certifications** - Degree or HND in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field. - Knowledge of AGC reporting, H&S standards, and NEC contracting preferred.

Taunton, United kingdom

On site

26-11-2025