Project Manager

Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to take the lead on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects?

Do you enjoy taking ownership from planning through to completion, leading high-performing teams and delivering complex projects that make a lasting impact? If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine responsibility, autonomy and clear opportunities for career progression, this could be the perfect next step.

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their delivery team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead significant sections of major infrastructure schemes while working alongside an experienced senior management team that is committed to developing its people and promoting from within.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll take full ownership of a section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, build strong client relationships and drive a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and "right first time" delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the planning, programming and successful delivery of allocated sections of work.
• Develop, monitor and update construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, cost plans and contractual obligations to maximise commercial performance.
• Work closely with commercial teams to identify, manage and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Lead project teams to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Works Managers and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to programme.
• Monitor progress, resolve technical and operational challenges and provide regular project reporting.
• Ensure the successful completion and handover of works, maintaining the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially aware with experience managing project costs, programmes and contractual requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join?

• Work on high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure projects that shape communities.
• Join a respected contractor with a strong reputation, long-term secured workload and exciting growth plans.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy and responsibility with the opportunity to influence project success.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
• Benefit from clear opportunities for career progression into Senior Project Manager and Project Director roles.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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