Project Director / Manager (Civil)

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Project Manager/Director to oversee high-voltage infrastructure projects across the Midlands & East. The role entails managing large-scale civil and electrical works while ensuring compliance with quality and HSE standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience, a strong leadership background, and the ability to foster stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in a similar role.
• Senior leadership experience on major civil engineering projects.
• Commercially and contractually astute.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery aligned with budget and timeline.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage planning and procurement for subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Innovation

HSE Standards Compliance

Education

3rd level or trade qualification

Job description

Project Director / Manager (Civil)

ICDS GroupPeterborough, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

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c.£160k all-in(£120k, Car, Bonus, Pension, Healthcare-Family)

Overview:

Our client a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor are partners in a framework to build-out national grid infrastructure through long-term collaborative delivery.

Now hiring aProject Manager/Directorto lead delivery of high-voltage infrastructure and transmission projects. The role is based in the Midlands & East and involves managing large-scale civil and electrical works over several years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee safe, timely, and budget-aligned project delivery.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage mobilisation, planning, cost/resource forecasting, and subcontractor procurement.
• Maintain strong stakeholder and client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with quality, commercial, and HSE standards.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile:

• Senior leadership experience on major civil engineering projects, previous HV transmission an advantage.
• Background in delivering linear cabling infrastructure.
• 3rd level or trade qualification coupled with ten plus year’s experience in a similar role.
• Commercially and contractually astute.

Apply, connect withBarry Kellyon LinkedIn and visitwww.icdsuk.com