Project Manager

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure projects in East London. You will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while leading site teams and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering project management and NEC3/4 contract knowledge. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contract administration.
• CSCS Manager's Card, SMSTS, NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of projects, ensuring targets are achieved.
• Lead site teams and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Skills

Project Management in Civil Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Temporary Works Coordination

Cost Control

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Stratford, East London

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Package

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time (45 hours per week)

Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Projects (Civils / Utilities / Water / Rail)

A well-established tier-one civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple high-value infrastructure projects across East London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a secured pipeline of long-term frameworks, an excellent reputation for internal progression, and a direct delivery model that places people and safety at the heart of their operations.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction through to handover—ensuring safe delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards. You'll coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders, taking ownership of programming, commercial performance, and technical resolution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of projects, ensuring programme, cost, and quality targets are achieved
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes (Primavera P6) and lookahead plans
• Lead site teams and ensure effective management of engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Chair weekly progress meetings, manage client expectations, and produce accurate reporting
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures
• Manage temporary works, site investigations, and technical challenges during construction
• Ensure contractual obligations are met, including NEC3/4 early warnings and compensation events
• Oversee preparation of handover documents, as-builts, ITPs, and O&M manuals

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Extensive experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering - ideally in water, utilities, heavy civils, or rail
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contract administration
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and short-term planning
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS Manager's Card, SMSTS, NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
• Subcontractor management and cost control experience

Desirable:

• Experience working on Thames Water or similar regulated infrastructure frameworks
• Rail experience and understanding of NRSWA requirements
• Appointed Person (Lifting) qualification
• CEng MICE or working toward chartership
• Familiarity with JCT forms of contract

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience)
• Company car / allowance / van (depending on position)
• Private medical insurance & life assurance
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days
• Company pension & flexible benefits (via salary sacrifice)
• Paid volunteering hours
• Structured career development & leadership training
• Access to an employee assistance programme for wellbeing & financial support