Civils Project Manager: Major Infra & Highways

Navartis; Bowburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Professional training

Supportive environment

Regional projects

Job summary

Navartis is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale civil engineering projects in the North East region. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors, and programmes, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong civils background, with hands-on leadership of multiple engineers and site agents, and a track record of managing £5m+ projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience
• Experience managing site teams of 5+
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Understanding of project programmes and planning
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Experience producing project reports and commercial information

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of civil engineering projects
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
• Develop and manage project programmes and weekly updates
• Prepare RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and project documentation
• Manage NEC and JCT contract requirements
• Support the commercial team with variations, quotations and measurements
• Develop procurement schedules and manage subcontractor performance
• Lead client, internal and progress meetings
• Produce weekly and monthly project reports
• Maintain accurate site and project records
• Manage health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Identify defects and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Manage project handover and H&S file documentation
• Mentor and develop engineers and site agents

Skills

Civil engineering

NEC contracts

Site team leadership

Project programming

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety

Subcontractor management

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

5-day SMSTS

Gold CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Navartis is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale civil engineering projects in the North East region. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors, and programmes, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong civils background, with hands-on leadership of multiple engineers and site agents, and a track record of managing £5m+ projects.