We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of major construction and civil engineering projects. This role is responsible for overall project leadership, ensuring delivery across safety, commercial performance, programme, quality, and client satisfaction.
You will act as the key point of contact for the client and provide clear leadership to the project team, driving performance and ensuring all works are delivered in line with contractual, technical, and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary company representative across all project interfaces
- Serve as the main client contact, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations
- Lead and develop the project team, ensuring roles, behaviours, and performance align with project objectives
- Develop, manage, and monitor the construction programme to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to specification
- Oversee production controls, progress reporting, and performance improvement initiatives
- Implement and enforce safety, quality, and environmental management systems
- Lead the development of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Construction Phase Plans, and Quality Plans
- Promote a strong safety culture with zero tolerance for unsafe practices
- Ensure compliance with all statutory training, IMS, QMS, and environmental requirements
- Plan and manage labour, plant, and material requirements in coordination with commercial and operational teams
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and temporary works to meet programme requirements
- Manage project costs, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and identifying opportunities for efficiency
- Monitor scope changes and raise variations in line with contractual procedures
- Support tender submissions and contribute to tender handover processes where required
- Attend and lead internal and client meetings, including progress, coordination, and H&S meetings
- Provide regular reporting to senior management on progress, risks, and project performance
About You
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or civil engineering
- Strong understanding of construction delivery, commercial management, and contractual requirements
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on complex infrastructure or building projects
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance and accountability
- Excellent communication skills with experience managing client relationships
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems
- Ability to manage programme delivery, budgets, and project risk effectively
- Commercial awareness with experience in variations, cost control, and reporting
- Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to project delivery
Why Apply:
- Opportunity to lead major UK construction and infrastructure projects
- Strong pipeline of secured long-term work
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and performance-driven project environment
If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of complex, high-value projects, we would be interested in hearing from you.