Civils Project Manager

MACMORAN RECRUITMENT Limited; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Warrington seeks a Civils Project Manager responsible for managing infrastructure projects. Candidates should have experience in civil engineering, strong leadership skills, and a degree in a relevant field. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Travel & expenses package

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil engineering schemes from design to completion.
• Background in pre-construction activities.
• Solid understanding of quality management, CDM regulations, and construction legislation.
• Experience overseeing temporary works.
• Ability to lead and mentor project teams.
• Skilled in preparing RAMS and CPPs.
• Proactive in risk identification and implementing safe work systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering projects across the region.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee budgets and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Report progress and risks to senior management.
• Use project systems to plan and coordinate activities.

Skills

Hands-on project management

Technical knowledge of civil engineering

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Project management software

Construction software

Job description

Civils Project Manager - Warrington

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Package

Our client is a respected multi-disciplinary civil engineering contractor based in Warrington, delivering a range of projects across the Northwest. With expertise spanning highways, groundworks, commercial developments, and wider infrastructure, they have built a strong reputation for delivering technically demanding schemes safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Role

As Civils Project Manager, you will take ownership of civil engineering schemes from pre-construction through to handover, working closely with clients, developers, architects, and contractors to deliver key infrastructure projects across the Northwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple civil engineering projects across the region.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to achieve programme and quality targets.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and resource planning.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships.
• Provide clear reporting to senior management on progress, risks, and performance.
• Use project systems and software to plan, monitor, and coordinate activities.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on and driven Civils Project Manager who can bring both technical knowledge and leadership to every stage of a project.

You will have:

• Proven experience managing and delivering civil engineering schemes from design through to completion.
• Strong background in pre-construction, including defining scopes of work, supporting tender submissions, and producing project programmes.
• Solid understanding of quality management, CDM regulations, and construction legislation.
• Experience overseeing temporary works and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop site and project teams.
• Skilled in preparing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and Construction Phase Plans (CPPs).
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing safe systems of work.

Candidate Requirements

• SMSTS and CSCS.
• First Aid at Work.
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Confident using project management and construction software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• £65,000 - £70,000 salary
• Car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Travel & expenses package
• Career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, multi-disciplinary civil engineering business delivering landmark projects across the Northwest.

Apply today to take the next step in your career.