Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager Civil Engineering

Location: North East / North Yorkshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary + package
Sector: Civil Engineering / Main Contractor

Fulcrum Recruitment is working with a highly regarded civil engineering main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of civil engineering schemes across the North East and North Yorkshire.

This is a permanent opportunity with a respected principal contractor delivering a varied range of design-and-build infrastructure and public realm projects. The company has a strong regional reputation, a secure forward order book and genuine scope for progression as part of a stable and growing team.

The role will suit a proven Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects, leading site teams, managing client relationships and delivering schemes safely, commercially and to programme.

The Role

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

Depending on project size and complexity, you may lead a larger individual scheme or oversee multiple projects and packages concurrently. You will be responsible for planning, resourcing, coordinating supply chain partners, managing client interfaces and driving performance across safety, programme, quality and commercial outcomes.

You will be supported by an established commercial and operational structure, but will be expected to lead from the front, set clear standards, remove blockers and ensure the wider project team has the direction and support required to deliver effectively.

Project Types

The contractor delivers a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the North East and North Yorkshire, including highways, road adaptations, drainage, flood alleviation, public realm, streetscape improvements, structures, bridges, cycle paths, tow paths and footpaths.

Projects are delivered regionally, with current and upcoming workload across areas including South Durham, Wearside, Teesside, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Guisborough, Scarborough and wider regional locations.

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, strong organisational skills and the ability to lead from the front, set standards and develop others.
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