Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

Project Manager

Cardiff

Permanent salary + full benefits package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading infrastructure services provider delivering projects across the highways, civil engineering, rail, bridges and structures, public realm, traffic technology, lighting, and infrastructure sectors.

Operating across Wales and the wider UK, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects through collaborative working, technical excellence, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company undertakes a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from highways improvements and bridge refurbishment schemes through to rail infrastructure, public realm developments, drainage works, and complex civil engineering projects.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an ambitious Project Manager to take ownership of projects from inception through to successful completion.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, profitable, and successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, highways, infrastructure, rail, structures, or local authority frameworks and be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across complex live environments.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage projects from pre-construction through to final handover.

* Lead project delivery teams including Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontractors.

* Ensure all works are delivered safely and in accordance with company and client procedures.

* Manage project programmes and drive progress to achieve key milestones.

* Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance.

* Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and change events.

* Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders.

* Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontract resources.

* Ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are achieved throughout project delivery.

* Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management.

* Support tender and pre-construction teams with buildability and programme input when required.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, rail, structures, or construction sectors.

* Strong understanding of project delivery from inception to completion.

* Experience managing multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.

* Knowledge of NEC contracts and change management processes.

* Strong commercial awareness and programme management capability.

* Ability to work effectively in fast-paced operational environments.

* Experience delivering projects for local authorities, infrastructure clients, or framework contracts would be advantageous.

Qualifications

* HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).

* SMSTS.

* CSCS Card.

* First Aid at Work.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

* Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).

* APM or Prince2 qualifications (desirable).

* What's on Offer

* Opportunity to join a respected and growing infrastructure business.

* Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio.

* Long-term secured workload across multiple infrastructure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Manager looking to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects that improve and maintain critical assets across the UK