Project Manager

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership and management training

Career progression opportunities

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Project Manager Water to deliver complex civil engineering projects across rail, water and utilities in the UK. You will oversee projects from design development through to on-site delivery, coordinating teams, subcontractors, procurement and contractual matters under NEC3/4.

Strong leadership and safety commitment are essential to success. The role requires managing project teams, cost control, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Strong PM experience in heavy civils, rail, water or utilities.
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and short-term planning.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors, costs, risks and delivery.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and construction planning.
• CSCS Manager's Card and SMSTS.
• Ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design to completion, including handover.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes using Primavera P6 with short-term lookaheads.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, costs and commercial performance.
• Manage subcontractors, procurement and suppliers under NEC3/4.
• Coordinate design development and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee temporary works and safety/regulatory compliance.
• Lead site meetings and manage project risks.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Manage inspection/test plans, technical queries, as-built records and O&M manuals.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support tendering, estimates and commercial management of additional works.

Skills

Project management

Primavera P6

NEC3/4 contract management

CSCS Manager's Card

SMSTS

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Manager Water

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 45 hours per week

The Role

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to deliver complex civil engineering projects across rail, water and utilities infrastructure. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to oversee projects from design development through to on-site delivery, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, programme and commercial performance. The role involves managing project teams, subcontractors, temporary works, procurement and contractual matters, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers and key stakeholders. Experience in complex civil engineering works, particularly bridges within a rail environment, would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design through to completion, including handover documentation.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes using Primavera P6, including short-term lookaheads.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, costs and commercial performance.
• Manage subcontractors, procurement, work packages and specialist suppliers under NEC3/4 contracts.
• Coordinate design development and ensure practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Oversee temporary works and ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead site meetings, manage project risks and maintain accurate site records.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Manage inspection and test plans, technical queries, as-built records and O&M manuals.
• Build effective relationships with clients, design teams and project stakeholders.
• Support tendering, estimates and the commercial management of additional works.

Essential Requirements

• Strong Project Management experience within heavy civils, rail, water or utilities.
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/4 contract management, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and short-term programme planning.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors, costs, risks and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, CDM regulations and construction planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• CSCS Manager's Card and SMSTS.
• Ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CRE-C (Contractor's Responsible Engineer - Civils) on complex civil engineering works.
• Experience delivering bridges or other complex structures within the rail environment.
• Knowledge of Network Rail design management processes, including GRIP and PACE.
• Previous experience working on Thames Water projects.
• NRSWA experience and lifting operations training (Appointed Person).
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.
• LUL BTA certification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• CEng MICE or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.

Salary & Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Company pension and life assurance.
• Private medical cover.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus eight bank holidays and additional loyalty days.
• Company car, car allowance or van, depending on the role.
• Employee Assistance Programme and flexible benefits.
• Leadership and management training, coaching and ongoing professional development.
• Regular performance reviews and career progression opportunities.
• Volunteering leave and long-service awards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware Project Manager with strong civil engineering experience to contribute to complex infrastructure projects, with potential to take on CRE-C responsibilities