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 standards and technical specifications are met, including adoptable requirements for water companies and highway authorities
Coordinate with local authorities, utilities, designers, clients and statutory bodies
Manage procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, plant and materials
Oversee project reporting, documentation, risk registers and change management
Lead, support and develop site supervisors, engineers and subcontract teams
Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect programme and budget
Facilitate inspections, testing, as-builts and approvals through to handover and adoption
Skills & Experience
Proven experience delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ideally with developer-related works
Strong knowledge of sewer and drainage infrastructure, S278 highways works and housing enablement packages
Commercially astute with experience in contract administration, variations and forecasting
Effective communicator and relationship builder across clients, authorities and subcontractors
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving capability
Demonstrated leadership of site teams and supply chain partners
Confident working with design information, technical documentation and regulatory approvals
Qualifications (Desirable)
Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification
CSCS Manager Card
NRSWA Supervisor (advantageous for S278 works)
First Aid Certificate
Full UK driving licence
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