Civil Engineering Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This role will suit a confident construction professional with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage projects from inception through to completion.

You will take overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, you will ensure that programmes, budgets and quality expectations are consistently achieved.

• Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction and mobilisation through to handover and close-out.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project programmes, monitoring progress and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Control project budgets, forecasts, costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Coordinate design development, technical submissions, procurement and construction activities.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with clients, consultants and delivery teams.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage risks, issues, change control and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support, motivate and develop site-based teams, engineers and subcontractors.
• Prepare accurate reports, progress updates and project documentation for senior stakeholders.

You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline, together with substantial experience managing civil engineering or infrastructure projects. A recognised project management or site management qualification would be advantageous.

Strong knowledge of construction methods, contract administration, health and safety legislation and quality management systems is essential. You should be commercially astute, highly organised and able to make sound decisions under pressure. Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills are required, along with confidence using project management and reporting software.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional project environment where you can contribute to high-quality engineering outcomes and play a key role in the successful delivery of major works.