Civil Project Manager

Kingdom People; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the Waterfront Delivery Team. This role involves overseeing civil engineering projects at Portsmouth Naval Base, ensuring project delivery meets safety, quality, and budget standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in concrete works and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or concrete infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of concrete works and marine construction techniques.
• Experience managing multiple projects, ensuring safety and budget compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of projects within the waterfront programme.
• Oversee projects from scope to completion, managing contractors and site activities.
• Ensure all works are executed safely and in accordance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Concrete works

Safety compliance

Budget management

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager or Engineer with a background in civil or concrete works? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a major delivery team working on large-scale marine infrastructure projects within one of the UK's most iconic and operational waterfront environments.

We're recruiting for a Project Manager - Waterfront Delivery Team to play a key role in the planning and execution of civil engineering projects across Portsmouth Naval Base, supporting the ongoing maintenance and improvement of critical waterfront infrastructure.

As part of the Waterfront Delivery Team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects within the waterfront programme — ensuring all works are executed safely, to specification, and in accordance with agreed standards and schedules.

You’ll oversee projects from scope to completion, managing contractors, budgets, and site activities, while collaborating closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders. With a strong bias towards concrete works — including quays, dock structures, foundations, and hardstanding areas — you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the long‑term functionality and resilience of this key operational site.

What do you need?

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or concrete infrastructure projects, ideally within marine, defence, or industrial environments
• Strong technical understanding of concrete works, structural repairs, and marine construction techniques
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance