Project Manager, Operations Manager, Civil Engineering

Our client is a groundworks and civil engineering company based in the West Midlands, supporting some of me of the country's largest construction companies.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of drainage and civil engineering packages on infrastructure and construction projects. Working within a contracting environment, the role requires strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification.

Main Responsibilities:

Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of drainage, highways, earthworks, and associated civil engineering packages
Take full ownership of projects from pre‑construction and handover through to final account and close‑out
Produce, manage, and update construction programmes
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, drawings, and specifications
Manage project costs, forecasts, and cash flow in conjunction with the commercial team
Lead and manage site teams including Site Managers, Engineers, and Subcontractors
Coordinate and chair site, progress, and client meetings
Mentor and develop junior members of the project team
Maintain productive working relationships with clients, designers, and stakeholders
Act as the main point of contact for the client on allocated projects
Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and clients
Experience

Required:

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Project Manager on civil engineering, section 278 / 38 highways works, earthworks, groundworks and RC structures packages
Experience working for a Tier 2 contractor or similar environment
Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
Ability to manage multiple work streams and subcontract packages
Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and temporary works

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