Project Manager - Civils

  • Oyster Communications
  • Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
  • 20/04/2026
Full time Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager Civils (Groundworks & Drainage)
Leamington Spa
Permanent or Freelance (CIS)

We re looking for an experienced Civils Project Manager to take control of a groundworks and drainage package on a live job in Leamington Spa.

This isn t a sit-behind-a-desk role you ll be expected to run the job properly, manage the site team, keep things moving, and deal with the day-to-day realities of delivery.

What you ll be doing

  • Running the project on site from start through to completion
  • Managing engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors
  • Keeping the programme on track and pushing progress where needed
  • Dealing with clients and keeping communication straightforward and honest
  • Working with the commercial team on costs, variations, and any issues
  • Making sure standards are met without overcomplicating things

What we re after

  • Solid experience delivering groundworks and drainage schemes
  • Someone who can take ownership and make decisions
  • Able to manage people properly and get the best out of a team
  • Commercially aware understands the impact of decisions on cost
  • SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (or working towards)
  • Engineering background helps, but not essential

The offer

  • Good salary or day rate depending on what you re after
  • CIS available for freelance
  • Decent run of work with a contractor that keeps busy
  • Straightforward setup no politics, just getting the job done

If you re a Project Manager who s comfortable running civils jobs and doesn t need hand-holding, this will suit you.

Drop me a message or apply and we ll have a chat.