Posted: 7h ago
The role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join a growing infrastructure delivery organisation specialising in civil engineering solutions for the energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure sectors. This role sits within a specialist delivery team focused on technically complex, smaller-to-mid scale infrastructure projects.
This is a hands on, client facing Project Manager position responsible for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects from initial planning through to completion. You will take full ownership of project delivery, working independently to manage programmes, budgets, resources, and stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of civil engineering projects across a varied infrastructure portfolio
Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, scopes, and resource plans
Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery
Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, maintaining clear and professional communication
Prepare and manage project documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements
Ensure robust health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are consistently maintained
Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies where required
Oversee procurement activities and subcontractor performance
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
Manage project close-out, commissioning, and handover processes
About You
Strong background in civil engineering project delivery, ideally within infrastructure or utilities
Construction experience will be considered (non-residential), provided strong civils capability is demonstrated
Self-sufficient and confident working independently with full project responsibility
Comfortable engaging directly with clients and stakeholders in a professional environment
Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills
IT proficient with experience using FieldView (QA software) and Viewform (document control) or similar systems
Able to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables
