Project Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Dover; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting for a lead role to manage civil engineering works in a live port environment in Kent. You will oversee end-to-end delivery across marine and landside scopes, developing programmes, coordinating design approvals and managing subcontractors.

The role requires experience in complex operational settings, strong programme control, and a solid grasp of UK health and safety regulations, including CDM 2015. Travel between project locations is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil engineering or construction projects in complex operational environments (ports, infrastructure).
• Proven ability to manage programme, sequencing and delivery under constraints.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety regulations, including CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and engineering works across marine and landside scopes.
• Develop and manage project programmes, sequencing and delivery plans, including lookaheads and risk mitigation.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, mobilisation and performance management.
• Coordinate design management, approvals and technical assurance to ensure compliant delivery.
• Drive site team performance, supporting development and maintaining high standards of delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain quality assurance processes, documentation and successful commissioning and handover.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

CDM 2015 knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Civil engineering degree or construction qualification

Job description

Location: Dover / Rochester, Kent
Division: Southern & South East
Sector: Civil engineering / marine / coasts & ports
Role type: Operations

Role overview

Lead civil engineering works in a live 24/7 port environment.

Job description

• Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and engineering works across marine and landside scopes
• Develop and manage project programmes, sequencing and delivery plans, including lookaheads and risk mitigation
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, mobilisation and performance management
• Coordinate design management, approvals and technical assurance to ensure compliant delivery
• Drive site team performance, supporting development and maintaining high standards of delivery
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and all health, safety and environmental requirements
• Maintain quality assurance processes, documentation and successful commissioning and handover

Requirements

• Experience delivering civil engineering or construction projects in complex operational environments (e.g. ports, infrastructure, utilities)
• Proven ability to manage programme, sequencing and delivery under constraints
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety regulations, including CDM 2015
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary works and subcontractor interfaces
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and contract administration capability

Desirable

• Marine or port environment project experience
• Temporary Works / lifting operations or First Aid qualifications
• Relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in civil engineering or construction

Benefits to joining this company

• Real engineering work - complex projects in live operational environments
• Direct delivery model - engineering-led teams with full project ownership
• Responsibility with support - lead high-value projects with experienced backing
• Progression through experience - develop through delivery of complex infrastructure works
• A place you belong - collaborative, straightforward culture focused on outcomes

Location & travel

• Site-based role within a secure port environment in Kent
• Travel between project locations required