CADEX Project Manager

  • Acorn by Synergie
  • 23/09/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Civil & Structural Project Manager

Major Industrial CAPEX Programme Civil & Structural Construction Projects



Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Civil & Structural Project Manager to lead the safe, successful and timely delivery of Civil & Structural (C&S) works within a major industrial CAPEX programme.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK construction legislation, project governance requirements, budget commitments, programme milestones and quality standards.

You will manage the end-to-end execution of large-scale civil and structural construction works, coordinating multiple contractors, designers, construction management partners and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

This position requires strong leadership of a multidisciplinary project team, alongside proactive management of safety, delivery risk, interfaces and contractor performance within a live industrial environment.



Key Accountabilities

  • Safety leadership.

  • Project delivery.

  • Design coordination and engineering management.

  • Contractor and construction management.

  • Quality management.

  • Programme planning and control.

  • Interface management.

  • Commercial and change management.

  • Risk and opportunity management.

  • Stakeholder management.

  • Leadership and team management.



Experience

  • Experience delivering major UK civil and structural construction projects, with projects exceeding 100m CAPEX preferred.

  • Experience delivering large-scale industrial, infrastructure, steel, energy, manufacturing or process industry projects.

  • Significant experience managing EPC, EPCM, construction management and principal contractor delivery models.

  • Experience working within live operational and brownfield environments.

  • Strong understanding of design coordination, construction sequencing and commissioning interfaces.

  • Demonstrated experience managing contractor claims, change control and commercial risk.



Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of UK construction legislation and construction management principles, including:

  • CDM Regulations 2015.

  • Health & Safety at Work Act.

  • Construction and engineering contract management principles.

  • Quality management systems.

  • NEC contract environment preferred.



Skills

  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong planning, scheduling and project controls understanding.

  • Excellent risk management and problem-solving capability.

  • Advanced communication and report-writing skills.

  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and contractor management teams.

  • Strong commercial and contract management awareness.



Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Professional Institution:

  • Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Manager.

Vocational:

  • 10+ years' experience in senior project management roles delivering major civil and structural construction projects.

  • Experience within steel, heavy industrial, energy, utilities, petrochemical or large infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.



Interested?

If you're an experienced Civil & Structural Project Manager with a strong background in delivering major civil engineering, structural engineering or industrial construction projects, apply online today with your CV attached.