Senior Civils Project Manager - Water

Senior Civils Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Location: Bristol / South West

We're working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across the South West.

Operating within long‑term framework programmes, you will oversee the successful delivery of technically challenging civil engineering schemes including pipelines, shafts, tunnelling and associated infrastructure works. Project values typically range from reactive works through to multi‑million‑pound infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for a senior project leader with strong underground infrastructure experience, capable of managing complex construction methodologies and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget.

As Senior Civils Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the safe, profitable and timely delivery of major civil engineering projects within the water and utilities sector.

You’ll lead project teams through the full project lifecycle from planning and construction through to completion, ensuring works such as pipeline installation, shaft sinking, tunnelling and deep excavation are delivered to the highest technical and safety standards.

Working closely with commercial, engineering and planning teams, you’ll ensure effective coordination across all aspects of project delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex civil engineering projects from pre‑construction through to completion
• Manage projects involving pipelines, shaft sinking, tunnelling and underground infrastructure works
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Manage and coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors and specialist contractors
• Develop construction methodologies, sequencing plans and delivery strategies
• Monitor programme performance and implement recovery plans where required
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost control, forecasting and change management
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, specifications and quality standards
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities
• Chair and attend project progress meetings, site reviews and client meetings
• Ensure high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all works
• Provide leadership, mentoring and development for project team members

You will be an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager with a strong track record delivering underground infrastructure projects within the water or utilities sector.

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Strong experience with pipeline installation, shaft sinking, tunnelling or underground structures
• Experience working within the water or utilities sector
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies for deep excavation and underground works
• Experience managing projects under NEC contracts
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation
• SMSTS, CSCS or relevant site management certifications
• Experience delivering projects within AMP water frameworks

• Salary up to £85,000 (DOE)
• Annual bonus scheme up to 15%
• Company car or car allowance (£6,750)
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Structured mentoring and leadership development programmes
• Employee recognition and long service awards
• Access to share schemes, cycle to work scheme and gym discounts
• Employee support services for colleagues and their families

If you’re a Senior Civils Project Manager with experience delivering pipelines, shafts or tunnelling projects
, this is an opportunity to lead major infrastructure schemes within a long‑term water framework programme.

• Project Management
• Civil Engineering
• Heavy Civils
• Infrastructure
• Water Infrastructure
• Utilities
• Pipelines
• Trunk Mains
• Rising Mains
• Open Cut
• Tunnelling
• Shaft Construction
• Deep Excavations
• Reinforced Concrete (RC)
• Temporary Works
• NEC3 / NEC4
• CDM Regulations
• Programme Management
• Risk Management
• Cost Control
• Stakeholder Management
• Pre‑Construction
• Design Management