Project Manager

  • Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
  • Felixstowe, Suffolk
  • 10/02/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Project Manager - Marine / Civils

A Project Manager is required on an upcoming marine and heavy civils project within a major UK port environment. The role will support the planning and delivery of marine and civil engineering works from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering works within the marine, water and coastal infrastructure sector.

Scope of Works:

  • Overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and managing marine and civil engineering works on site

  • Development and implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental Management Plans

  • Oversight of marine and civil construction activities to ensure works are delivered safely, to specification and free from defects

  • Management of programme, sequencing and key milestones in line with client requirements

  • Reviewing and approving RAMS, ensuring compliance with CDM and site standards

  • Managing and supporting Site Managers, Works Managers and supervisory staff

  • Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and specialist marine contractors

  • Liaising with internal teams, designers, stakeholders and client representatives

  • Promoting efficient use of resources and cost-effective delivery methods

  • Monitoring progress, resolving delivery issues and reporting on programme status

  • Overseeing site documentation, quality records and as-built information

  • Supporting preparation of records for measurement, payment and handover documentation, including the Health and Safety File

Experience, Skills and Requirements:

  • Background in civil engineering, marine construction or heavy civils

  • Experience delivering projects involving marine works, piling, coastal or waterfront infrastructure

  • Proven experience in a Project Manager or Senior Site/Construction Manager role

  • Strong understanding of HSE management, CDM regulations and temporary works

  • Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple subcontract packages

  • Civil Engineering or Construction Management qualification (or equivalent experience)

  • SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level) and First Aid at Work

  • Health, Safety and Environmental certification (e.g. IOSH or equivalent)

  • Full UK driving licence