Project Manager

Project Manager - AMP8 Projects (West Midlands / Coventry)
Location: Coventry / West Midlands (site-based across AMP8 projects)
Employment Type: Contract or Permanent (flexible)
Sector: Major Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
About the Role
Our client, a leading Tier 1 construction contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across AMP8 infrastructure projects in the West Midlands.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing project execution from pre-construction through to completion. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Manage project teams including engineering, planning, and commercial functions
• Develop and oversee project programmes (Primavera P6 awareness beneficial)
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with NEC4 contract requirements
• Monitor progress, costs, risks, and performance against programme
• Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on site
• Lead stakeholder engagement, including clients, subcontractors, and regulators
• Support tendering and pre-construction activities where required
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and client teams
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or major infrastructure
• Strong understanding of project delivery lifecycle (pre-construction to handover)
• Experience working under NEC4 contracts
• Background in water, utilities, or AMP frameworks highly desirable
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a site-based environment
• Commercial awareness and cost control experience
• Familiarity with project planning tools (Primavera P6 beneficial)
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)
• Willingness to be site-based 5 days per week across West Midlands projects