Civil Project Manager

PE Global; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global Recruitment is seeking a Civils Lead to join a major Data Centre project near Blyth, United Kingdom. You will lead all Civil (CSA) activities, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 7+ years CSA/construction experience, a civil engineering background, and proven leadership of subcontractors, with strong collaboration across planning, QA/QC, and commercial teams. Travel to site will be necessary.

Qualifications

• 7+ years CSA/construction experience on large-scale projects.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred.
• Strong planning, sequencing and scheduling knowledge.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Civil work packages and CSA activities on site.
• Oversee safety with the safety team and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate QA/QC with project and quality teams.
• Sync project schedule with Planner, PM, and subcontractors.
• Direct and monitor subcontractor performance and meetings.
• Attend project reviews and handover meetings.
• Support closeout with punch lists and QA documentation.
• Manage changes and variations with QS team.

Skills

Civil project leadership

Team leadership

Site safety management

QA/QC oversight

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

PE Global Recruitment is currently working with a leading Data Centre delivery partner to recruit a Civil Project Manager to join the team in Blyth. This is a full time, permanent opportunity.

The Job:

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Civils Lead to join the team on a major Data Centre project, near Blyth, United Kingdom. This position will play a key role in managing all Civil (CSA) activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery across the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Lead and coordinate all Civil work packages throughout the project.
• Oversee site safety in collaboration with the safety team, ensuring compliance from setup through to project closeout.
• Manage site QA/QC activities in conjunction with the project and quality teams.
• Coordinate the project schedule with the Planner, Project Manager, Subcontractors, and
• Design Consultants to ensure all client and programme requirements are achieved.
• Support cost tracking and forecasting in collaboration with the project QS team.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, documentation, and reporting to ensure smooth progress.
• Direct and monitor subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower levels, and quality of work.
• Lead subcontractor meetings and contribute to regular internal and client-facing coordination sessions.
• Attend and represent the civils discipline at Project Reviews, Engineering, Planning, and Handover Meetings.
• Support the project closeout process, including punch list completion, QA files, safety documentation, and material/plant demobilisation.
• Hold weekly commercial meetings with the QS team to ensure all variations and scope changes are captured and processed.
• Ensure all change management is properly documented and communicated (cost and programme impacts).
• Review and verify drawings, setting-out details, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate and close out all CSA snagging activities to the highest quality standard.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience in the CSA/construction industry, ideally within large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Proven track record in team leadership and subcontractor management.
• Excellent knowledge of site operations, safety procedures, and quality control standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.