Project Manager

Vincera Consulting Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + package

Career progression and development opportunities

Work on a high-profile project

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Derby Flood Wall project in the East Midlands. The role entails comprehensive management of the site team, subcontractors, and stakeholder liaison. Candidates should possess a proven track record in civil engineering project management, demonstrating strong leadership, technical expertise, and excellent planning capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary, a stable opportunity, and the chance to work on a high-profile infrastructure scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in civil engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of drainage and reinforced structures.
• Experience working to NEC4 or similar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for management of works on the Derby Flood Wall Project.
• Manage site teams, supervisors, engineers and sub-contractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure safety, quality and contractual compliance is maintained.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical knowledge of temporary works

Leadership ability

Strong planning and organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Our client isa well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor, delivering complex infrastructure and specialist civils packages nationwide.

Due to their involvement in the Derby Flood Wall / Flood Defence Scheme, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take full control of their package of works and support the successful delivery of this critical infrastructure project.

This role will be instrumental in pushing the project forward on programme, managing teams and sub-contractors, liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and commercial control are maintained at all times.

Role Overview

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end management of the scope of works on the Derby Flood Wall scheme.

You will act as the key point of contact on the ground, managing the site team, sub-contractors and liaising with the client, main contractor and local stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on, site‑focused role requiring strong leadership, technical understanding of civil engineering works and excellent planning and coordination ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for management of works on the Derby Flood Wall Project
• Manage site teams, supervisors, engineers and sub‑contractors
• Produce and manage programmes, short‑term look‑aheads and daily planning
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards
• Manage RAMS, permits and all HSEQ documentation
• Liaise closely with the client, main contractor, consultants and stakeholders
• Coordinate materials, plant and labour requirements
• Monitor and report on progress, risk and programme
• Ensure all works meet environmental and regulatory compliance
• Support commercial functions including variations and change control
• Attend site and progress meetings and represent the company professionally

Key Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Site Agent / Contracts Manager within civil engineering
• Experience delivering civil engineering, highways, infrastructure or heavy civils projects
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Temporary works
  • Drainage
  • Reinforced structures
• SMSTS (essential)
• CSCS Black or Gold (essential/preferred)
• Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor (advantageous)
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Experience working to NEC4 or similar contracts
• Excellent leadership and communication ability
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working in environmentally sensitive environments is highly desirable

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary + package
• Long-term, stable opportunity
• Work on a high-profile, essential infrastructure scheme
• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing civil engineering specialist
• Career progression and development opportunities