Project Manager – Civils / Water / MEICA
Location: Sites within a 50–60 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