Project Manager

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

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Our client delivers civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the North East, Tees Valley, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Their work includes highways, public realm, flood alleviation, active travel and bridge projects, ranging from smaller schemes through to major capital works.

The business has a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork and developing its people, with a growing pipeline of general civils projects.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of civil engineering projects from planning through to completion.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors, programmes, commercial performance, health and safety and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

The role will suit a Project Manager with strong general civils experience who is comfortable managing projects valued at £5m+ and leading teams of engineers, site agents and subcontractors.

The key responsibilities for this Civils Project Manager role are:

• Manage the 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 and review RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and project documentation


• Manage temporary works requirements where required


• Monitor project progress, costs, risks and opportunities


• 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

Experience required for this Civils Project Manager role are:

• Minimum 10 years' civil engineering experience


• Strong experience managing site teams of 5 or more


• Experience working with NEC contracts, particularly NEC3/NEC4


• Good understanding of project programmes and planning software


• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains


• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements


• Experience producing project reports and commercial information


• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant subject


• 5-day SMSTS


• Gold CSCS card or equivalent


• Full UK driving licence

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Civils Project Manager role are:

• Experience with JCT contracts


• Temporary Works Coordinator experience


• First Aid at Work qualification


• ICE or CIOB membership


• Leadership or management training

Package and Benefits of the Civils Project Manager role:

• Competitive salary depending on experience


• Opportunity to work on civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region


• Career development and progression opportunities


• Professional development and training


• Supportive working environment
  
• Opportunity to work on projects ranging from smaller schemes through to major capital works