Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Location:

Hatfield, Doncaster

Employment Type:

Permanent
Salary:
Competitive salary + package
Sector:
Civil Engineering / Main Contractor

Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a well-established civil engineering main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of civil engineering schemes across Yorkshire and the surrounding region.

This is a permanent opportunity with a respected principal contractor delivering a varied range of design-and-build infrastructure and public realm projects. The role will be based from the company’s office in Hatfield, Doncaster, with projects delivered across Yorkshire and the wider regional area.

The company delivers schemes typically ranging from £1m to £15m, with average project values generally sitting between £5m and £8m, and the capability to deliver larger schemes where required.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering projects from pre-start through to handover and final account.

Depending on the size and complexity of the scheme, you may lead a larger individual project or oversee multiple smaller projects or packages concurrently. You will be responsible for planning, resourcing, coordinating delivery, managing client interfaces, driving programme performance and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, commercial control and project governance.

You will be supported by established commercial and operational teams, but will be expected to lead from the front, set clear standards, remove blockers and ensure site teams have the direction and support required to deliver effectively.

Project Types

The contractor delivers a broad range of general civil engineering and infrastructure schemes, including highways, road adaptations, drainage, flood alleviation, public realm, streetscape improvements, structures, cycleways, tow paths and footpaths.

Projects are delivered across Yorkshire and the surrounding region, with current and secured work including areas such as Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Hull, Scunthorpe, Huddersfield, Brighouse, Elland, Bradford, Halifax, Kirklees, Harrogate, York, Beverley, Barton and the wider East Riding region.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead civil engineering projects from pre-start through to handover, final account and close-out.

* Manage project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to drive safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.

* Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, programme requirements and project resources.

* Maintain strong health, safety, environmental and quality standards, including Construction Phase Plans, environmental plans, QA processes, inspections and close-out records.

* Own programme delivery, look-ahead planning, progress reporting, forecasting and recovery planning where required.

* Work closely with commercial teams on subcontract packages, valuations, progress measurement, change control, CVR input and NEC contract processes.

* Act as the key client-facing lead, managing stakeholders, third parties, risks, mitigation and project communication.

* Lead, coach and support Site Agents, Engineers and wider site teams while helping to raise standards across operations, design and commercial delivery.

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering civil engineering schemes for a main contractor.

* Experience on projects such as highways, drainage, roads, structures, public realm, flood alleviation, cycleways, footpaths or similar civils works.

* Track record of leading projects in the £5m–£8m+ range, or managing multiple civil engineering projects concurrently.

* HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be beneficial.

* Strong practical understanding of NEC contracts, including early warnings, change control, compensation events and risk management.

* Confident client-facing communication skills, strong reporting ability and good knowledge of digital systems for programme, QA and project reporting.

* Full UK driving licence,…