Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer

Job Title:

Project Manager – Canal Network Infrastructure (ECI)

Location:

Coventry to Milton Keynes (with travel across the route)
Sector:
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

About the Role

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of works across a canal network portfolio between Coventry and Milton Keynes. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing complex civil engineering projects along operational waterways.

The successful candidate must have proven experience delivering ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) projects and demonstrate a steady, consistent work history on similar infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the full lifecycle delivery of canal and waterways infrastructure projects from ECI through to completion.

* Manage Early Contractor Involvement phases, including buildability reviews, risk mitigation, programme development, and cost planning.

* Work collaboratively with clients, designers, and supply chain partners during pre-construction and delivery phases.

* Oversee programme management, cost control, and commercial performance.

* Ensure works are delivered safely, sustainably, and to the highest quality standards.

* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including site managers, engineers, and subcontractors.

* Maintain compliance with environmental and waterways regulations.

* Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and financial performance.

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience delivering ECI works within civil engineering or infrastructure.

* Demonstrable track record on canal, waterways, flood defence, or similar heavy civils projects.

* Steady employment history showing consistent progression and delivery on comparable schemes.

* Strong understanding of NEC contracts (particularly NEC3/NEC4).

* Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

* SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), and relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).

* Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

* Experience working on live waterway or environmentally sensitive sites.

* Background in structural, geotechnical, or marine/civil engineering works.

* Experience with in regulated or publicly funded infrastructure environments.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Company car or car allowance

* Pension and healthcare scheme

* Strong pipeline of secured canal infrastructure works

* Long-term career progression opportunities