VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join us within the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a long-term collaborative delivery partnership transforming how rail infrastructure projects are delivered. This role sits within the Buildings Portfolio, which delivers a diverse range of projects across the Southern region, including; station buildings, platform construction, upgrades and extensions, canopies, Footbridges, M&E works and associated railway building and infrastructure improvements. The highly collaborative nature of the SRE creates a unique opportunity for a commercially minded individual who thrives in a partnership environment and can build strong relationships across multiple stakeholders. As Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across the Buildings Portfolio, ensuring projects are commercially robust, risks are effectively managed and opportunities are maximised. This role can be based from either of our offices in Basingstoke, Blackfriars or Gravesend, although regular attendance at key meetings in Blackfriars will be required. About you We are looking for a commercially astute leader with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for developing high performing teams. You will ideally have: Proven experience in a senior commercial role within rail, infrastructure, construction or a related sector. Experience within a Framework/Portfolio environment would be advantageous. Strong commercial and contractual management expertise. Experience leading and developing commercial teams. A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, supply chain partners and project teams. Strong commercial reporting, forecasting, risk management and change management experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to influence, challenge and drive continuous improvement across a programme of works. This opportunity would suit: An experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step into a Commercial Manager position. An established Commercial Manager looking for a fresh challenge within a collaborative, progressive rail delivery environment. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional Information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
24/08/2026
Full time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join us within the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a long-term collaborative delivery partnership transforming how rail infrastructure projects are delivered. This role sits within the Buildings Portfolio, which delivers a diverse range of projects across the Southern region, including; station buildings, platform construction, upgrades and extensions, canopies, Footbridges, M&E works and associated railway building and infrastructure improvements. The highly collaborative nature of the SRE creates a unique opportunity for a commercially minded individual who thrives in a partnership environment and can build strong relationships across multiple stakeholders. As Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial leadership across the Buildings Portfolio, ensuring projects are commercially robust, risks are effectively managed and opportunities are maximised. This role can be based from either of our offices in Basingstoke, Blackfriars or Gravesend, although regular attendance at key meetings in Blackfriars will be required. About you We are looking for a commercially astute leader with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for developing high performing teams. You will ideally have: Proven experience in a senior commercial role within rail, infrastructure, construction or a related sector. Experience within a Framework/Portfolio environment would be advantageous. Strong commercial and contractual management expertise. Experience leading and developing commercial teams. A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, supply chain partners and project teams. Strong commercial reporting, forecasting, risk management and change management experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to influence, challenge and drive continuous improvement across a programme of works. This opportunity would suit: An experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step into a Commercial Manager position. An established Commercial Manager looking for a fresh challenge within a collaborative, progressive rail delivery environment. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional Information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Location: Hampshire / Southern England Division: Southern Sector: Civil engineering / Marine / Coasts & Ports Role type: Operations Role overview My client is a Leading, independent civil engineering contractor delivering complex work across coasts & ports, energy, water utilities, infrastructure and buildings. They are looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead the safe planning and delivery of marine and landside construction projects within their Southern Region which broadly covers the Counties of Hampshire, Dorset, East & West Sussex and occasionally further afield. This role takes full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring work is delivered safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining strong coordination across stakeholders, contractors and operational teams. The currently would currently consider established Project managers or Site Agents or Senior Site Managers with the necessary experience and aspirations to progress. Job description Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and engineering works across marine and landside scopes Develop and manage project programmes, sequencing and delivery plans, including lookaheads and risk mitigation Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project lifecycle Oversee subcontractor procurement, mobilisation and performance management Coordinate design management, approvals and technical assurance to ensure compliant delivery Drive site team performance, supporting development and maintaining high standards of delivery Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and all health, safety and environmental requirements Maintain quality assurance processes, documentation and successful commissioning and handover Requirements Experience delivering civil engineering or construction projects in complex operational environments (e.g. ports, infrastructure, utilities) Proven ability to manage programme, sequencing and delivery under constraints Strong knowledge of UK health & safety regulations, including CDM 2015 Experience managing multi-disciplinary works and subcontractor interfaces Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Commercial awareness and contract administration capability Desirable Marine or port environment project experience Temporary Works / lifting operations or First Aid qualifications Relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in civil engineering or construction
14/08/2026
Full time
Location: Hampshire / Southern England Division: Southern Sector: Civil engineering / Marine / Coasts & Ports Role type: Operations Role overview My client is a Leading, independent civil engineering contractor delivering complex work across coasts & ports, energy, water utilities, infrastructure and buildings. They are looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead the safe planning and delivery of marine and landside construction projects within their Southern Region which broadly covers the Counties of Hampshire, Dorset, East & West Sussex and occasionally further afield. This role takes full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring work is delivered safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining strong coordination across stakeholders, contractors and operational teams. The currently would currently consider established Project managers or Site Agents or Senior Site Managers with the necessary experience and aspirations to progress. Job description Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and engineering works across marine and landside scopes Develop and manage project programmes, sequencing and delivery plans, including lookaheads and risk mitigation Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project lifecycle Oversee subcontractor procurement, mobilisation and performance management Coordinate design management, approvals and technical assurance to ensure compliant delivery Drive site team performance, supporting development and maintaining high standards of delivery Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and all health, safety and environmental requirements Maintain quality assurance processes, documentation and successful commissioning and handover Requirements Experience delivering civil engineering or construction projects in complex operational environments (e.g. ports, infrastructure, utilities) Proven ability to manage programme, sequencing and delivery under constraints Strong knowledge of UK health & safety regulations, including CDM 2015 Experience managing multi-disciplinary works and subcontractor interfaces Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Commercial awareness and contract administration capability Desirable Marine or port environment project experience Temporary Works / lifting operations or First Aid qualifications Relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in civil engineering or construction
Job Title: (Interior Outfit Project) Delivery Manager Location: Southampton with Global Travel Purpose of Job Assist in the management of a variety of complex tasks related to the Project Management of marine and interior outfit projects from commercial handover, through to on-site delivery and then project close. Where appropriate lead on smaller projects. Collaborate across different department functions to ensure allocated tasks contribute to the overall project delivery requirements. What we're looking for We're looking for someone who combines strong project delivery experience with a practical, hands-on understanding of marine outfit environments. The ideal candidate: 10+ years' experience within the marine outfit industry. Experience working across marine sectors such as cruise, ferry, defence or superyacht. A strong understanding of outfit planning and delivery onboard marine vessels. Experience managing large teams of tradespeople. The ability to read and interpret blueprints, working drawings and written scopes of work. Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Project. Excellent planning, organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills. A results-driven, detail-focused approach. The ability to use standard measuring and surveying tools to quantify material requirements. What you'll need Right to live and work in the UK. Excellent spoken and written English. Willingness and ability to travel globally as required. A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards. Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, trades, suppliers and other stakeholders. You'll need to be confident and willing to travel internationally for project delivery and surveys, sometimes for extended periods and occasionally at short notice.
10/08/2026
Full time
Job Title: (Interior Outfit Project) Delivery Manager Location: Southampton with Global Travel Purpose of Job Assist in the management of a variety of complex tasks related to the Project Management of marine and interior outfit projects from commercial handover, through to on-site delivery and then project close. Where appropriate lead on smaller projects. Collaborate across different department functions to ensure allocated tasks contribute to the overall project delivery requirements. What we're looking for We're looking for someone who combines strong project delivery experience with a practical, hands-on understanding of marine outfit environments. The ideal candidate: 10+ years' experience within the marine outfit industry. Experience working across marine sectors such as cruise, ferry, defence or superyacht. A strong understanding of outfit planning and delivery onboard marine vessels. Experience managing large teams of tradespeople. The ability to read and interpret blueprints, working drawings and written scopes of work. Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Project. Excellent planning, organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills. A results-driven, detail-focused approach. The ability to use standard measuring and surveying tools to quantify material requirements. What you'll need Right to live and work in the UK. Excellent spoken and written English. Willingness and ability to travel globally as required. A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards. Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, trades, suppliers and other stakeholders. You'll need to be confident and willing to travel internationally for project delivery and surveys, sometimes for extended periods and occasionally at short notice.
Marine Civil Engineering Project Manager Location: Southern United Kingdom Position: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Marine Civil Engineering Project Manager to join a specialist marine construction and civil engineering organisation delivering complex infrastructure projects across the South of the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent and commercially astute professional who is comfortable managing challenging marine environments and leading projects from planning and mobilisation through to successful completion. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering marine civil engineering works involving ports, harbours, jetties, quay walls, marine structures, and associated infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of marine civil engineering projects. Lead project planning, programming, delivery and close-out activities. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client stakeholders. Prepare and manage project documentation, programmes and reports. Monitor commercial performance and support cost control activities. Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices. Manage marine operations and associated project risks. Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders. Lead site teams and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery. Essential Experience Candidates must demonstrate experience working within marine civil engineering environments and be confident managing projects involving: Diving operations Jack-Up Barges (JUBs) Pontoons and floating plant Complex lifting operations Marine construction activities Experience within any of the following would be highly advantageous: Ports and harbours Quay walls Jetties Marine piling Bridge structures Coastal and maritime infrastructure Marine temporary works Qualifications & Experience Applicants should meet one of the following criteria: Option 1 Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years' experience within marine civil engineering project delivery. Option 2 Minimum 15 years' experience as a Site Manager, Site Agent or Senior Site Manager within marine construction or marine civil engineering environments. Person Specification The ideal candidate will possess: Strong leadership and communication skills. Proven project management capability. Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams. Sound understanding of marine construction methodologies. Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements. Commercial awareness and contract management experience. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex operational environments. A proactive, solutions-focused approach. What's on Offer Excellent salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on technically challenging marine infrastructure projects. Long-term career progression. High levels of project ownership and autonomy. A varied portfolio of marine and civil engineering works. If you have a passion for marine construction and the experience to successfully deliver projects involving diving operations, floating plant, JUBs and complex marine lifts, we would be keen to speak with you. To find out more about Real, please visit (url removed) Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
06/08/2026
Full time
Marine Civil Engineering Project Manager Location: Southern United Kingdom Position: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Marine Civil Engineering Project Manager to join a specialist marine construction and civil engineering organisation delivering complex infrastructure projects across the South of the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent and commercially astute professional who is comfortable managing challenging marine environments and leading projects from planning and mobilisation through to successful completion. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering marine civil engineering works involving ports, harbours, jetties, quay walls, marine structures, and associated infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of marine civil engineering projects. Lead project planning, programming, delivery and close-out activities. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client stakeholders. Prepare and manage project documentation, programmes and reports. Monitor commercial performance and support cost control activities. Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices. Manage marine operations and associated project risks. Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders. Lead site teams and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery. Essential Experience Candidates must demonstrate experience working within marine civil engineering environments and be confident managing projects involving: Diving operations Jack-Up Barges (JUBs) Pontoons and floating plant Complex lifting operations Marine construction activities Experience within any of the following would be highly advantageous: Ports and harbours Quay walls Jetties Marine piling Bridge structures Coastal and maritime infrastructure Marine temporary works Qualifications & Experience Applicants should meet one of the following criteria: Option 1 Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years' experience within marine civil engineering project delivery. Option 2 Minimum 15 years' experience as a Site Manager, Site Agent or Senior Site Manager within marine construction or marine civil engineering environments. Person Specification The ideal candidate will possess: Strong leadership and communication skills. Proven project management capability. Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams. Sound understanding of marine construction methodologies. Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements. Commercial awareness and contract management experience. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex operational environments. A proactive, solutions-focused approach. What's on Offer Excellent salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on technically challenging marine infrastructure projects. Long-term career progression. High levels of project ownership and autonomy. A varied portfolio of marine and civil engineering works. If you have a passion for marine construction and the experience to successfully deliver projects involving diving operations, floating plant, JUBs and complex marine lifts, we would be keen to speak with you. To find out more about Real, please visit (url removed) Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales