Project Manager Civils / Water / MEICA
Location: Sites within a 5060 mile radius of WS1 4NN
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + package
Start Date: February 2026
Type: Permanent
The Role
An established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver multiple projects across water, civils, rail and process environments. You will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring safety, programme, quality and commercial performance are met or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage projects from design through to completion and handover
* Full responsibility for programme, cost control, forecasting and reporting
* Lead site teams, subcontractors and direct labour
* Chair site meetings and manage client and stakeholder relationships
* Develop construction programmes and engineering solutions
* Ensure compliance with HS&E, quality and company procedures
* Manage change control, compensation events and additional works
* Support tendering and estimating where required
Health, Safety & Quality
* Promote and enforce best-practice HS&E standards
* Ensure RAMS, project plans, QA files, ITPs and site records are maintained
* Oversee audits, reporting and regulatory compliance (HSG47, NRSWA, Chapter 8)
* Ensure as-built and O&M documentation is completed at handover
Requirements (Essential)
* Proven Project Management experience within Civils, Water, Rail or MEICA
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (EWN & Compensation Events)
* Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
* CSCS Manager Card, SMSTS, NEBOSH Construction
* Experience with Primavera P6 (or similar)
* Strong leadership, commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
* Experience managing direct labour delivery teams
Desirable
* CEng / MICE
* Knowledge of JCT contracts
Package & Benefits
* Competitive salary and pension
* Company car or allowance
* Private medical, life assurance, profit share
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Career progression, leadership training and structured development
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