Civils Project Manager

Civil Engineering Project Manager – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff (and surrounding areas)
Sector: Civil Engineering / Industrial Construction
Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Overview

An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join their team on major projects across South Wales, with a strong focus around Cardiff.

This role is ideally suited to a Project Manager with a solid background in heavy civil engineering, particularly cofferdams, industrial projects, and heavy plant foundations, who is looking to work close to home on technically challenging schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion

• Take full responsibility for programme, budget, quality, and health & safety

• Oversee site teams including Engineers, Supervisors, and Subcontractors

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders

• Manage temporary works including cofferdams and complex groundwork solutions

• Ensure works are delivered in line with CDM regulations and company procedures

• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and drive projects to successful delivery

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering

• Strong background in:

  • Cofferdams

  • Industrial civil engineering projects

  • Heavy plant foundations

• Experience managing groundworks and structural civils packages

• Excellent knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing, and temporary works

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight programmes

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)

• SMSTS

• CSCS (Black or Gold Card preferred)

• First Aid (desirable)

Location & Travel

• Projects are primarily based in and around Cardiff

• Preference for candidates local to the Cardiff / South Wales area

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Long-term, secure workload with a reputable contractor

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value civil engineering projects

• Supportive and professional working environment