Civil Project Manager - Water/Infrastructure (Cumbria)

PSR Solutions Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private medical

Life assurance

Company pension

25 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

PSR Solutions Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil engineering schemes across the Cumbria region. You will manage projects from design through to handover, coordinating costs, schedules, and site activities to meet client requirements.

The role requires proven experience in civil projects, NEC/contract knowledge, and skilled communication to lead diverse teams. Based in Cumbria with salary £60,000–£75,000 DOE and company car or allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil engineering schemes, preferably within the water sector.
• Knowledge of contract conditions, CDM, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control.
• Experience with forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or equivalent.
• CSCS manager's card and SMSTS preferred.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate an advantage.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and compensation events.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
• Deliver projects from the design phase to completion, including all handover documentation
• Review progress, budget resources and planning
• Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
• Co-ordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
• Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable, cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client's requirements
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out costs and challenge the status quo
• Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Team management

Leadership

Influence

Problem solving

Budget management

Cost control

Forecasting

Mentoring

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

PSR Solutions Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil engineering schemes across the Cumbria region. You will manage projects from design through to handover, coordinating costs, schedules, and site activities to meet client requirements.

The role requires proven experience in civil projects, NEC/contract knowledge, and skilled communication to lead diverse teams. Based in Cumbria with salary £60,000–£75,000 DOE and company car or allowance.