Project Manager (Civils Infrastructure) - Durham/Darlington
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Overview
I am seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works for new housing developments. This includes drainage and sewer networks, Section 278 highways works, earthworks, utilities and site-wide enabling activities. The Project Manager will be accountable for safety, programme, cost, quality and client satisfaction from pre-construction through to handover and adoption.
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will provide leadership across planning, delivery and commercial management, ensuring that projects are executed to the required technical standards, adoptable criteria and regulatory approvals while maintaining strong relationships with developers, authorities and subcontract partners.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and delivery of civils infrastructure packages, including sewers, drainage, highways (S278), utilities, earthworks and associated works
Manage project lifecycle - pre-construction, construction, testing, handover and adoption
Develop project programmes, phasing strategies and resource plans
Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with HSEQ policies and legislation
Control project costs, forecasting, variations and commercial performance in collaboration with commercial teams
Ensure quality sta...