Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Location - Bolton

Salary/Package - £75,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a long-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor with over 150 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Operating across the highways, bridges, drainage, structures, utilities, environmental, and development infrastructure sectors, they have built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically demanding projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

With a strong portfolio of framework agreements and repeat business across both the public and private sectors, the business continues to invest heavily in its people, specialist plant, and modern construction techniques. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their operational leadership team.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across the North West

Managing complex highways, bridge, Section 278, and infrastructure schemes from inception through to completion

Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and site teams

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes

Managing client relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout project delivery

Working closely with commercial teams to monitor project performance, budgets, and profitability

Identifying and mitigating project risks while implementing effective solutions

Ensuring compliance with all contractual, health & safety, environmental, and quality requirements

Supporting business development through maintaining strong client relationships and identifying future opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Project Manager will have:

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager within the civil engineering sector

Essential experience delivering Roads, Bridges, and Section 278 works

Experience working for a recognised civil engineering contractor

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and civil engineering project delivery

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams

Strong commercial awareness and programme management experience

SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications

HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £75,000 - £85,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join one of the UK's most established civil engineering contractors

Exposure to high-profile highways and infrastructure projects

Long-term career progression within a growing operational leadership team

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused working environment

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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