Project Manager

Cityscape Recruitment LTD.; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £5,000

23 days + bank holidays

Company pension

Hybrid work (1 day WFH)

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment LTD is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established civil engineering contractor in Kent. The role focuses on hands-on project delivery from start to finish, managing programmes, site teams, and subcontractors, with regular site visits and client liaison.

The ideal candidate has around 10 years in civil engineering, with RAMS/Method Statements experience, strong health & safety knowledge, a TWC qualification and a UK driving licence, and is

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in civil engineering and project delivery.
• Ability to prepare Method Statements and RAMS.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Excellent Health & Safety knowledge.
• Valid UK driving licence and TWC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Oversee programme, site teams and subcontractors, ensuring HSE compliance and client liaison.
• Regular site visits and client meetings; office-based with fieldwork as required.

Skills

Civils project management

Client liaison

Health & safety

Education

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification

Job description

About the company:

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor operating across the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex projects throughout the UK. They provide a range of technical construction and engineering solutions, supporting the maintenance, refurbishment and enhancement of critical infrastructure across both public and private sector environments.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects safely and efficiently, combining in-house expertise with a collaborative approach to project delivery. Their capabilities span structural refurbishment, infrastructure maintenance, specialist engineering and multidisciplinary construction services, working across sectors including highways, transportation, utilities, industrial and marine environments.

With a long-standing presence in the market and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they continue to invest in their people, innovation and sustainable delivery methods. The company prides itself on developing long‑term client relationships and fostering a supportive, team‑oriented culture where technical excellence, quality and safety remain at the forefront of every project.

About the opportunity:

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong general civils background to join their team in Kent.

This is a hands‑on Project Management role suited to someone who understands civils from the ground up, enjoys being involved in the detail and is confident managing projects from start to finish. Professionals who have progressed from a trade, engineering or site‑based background into Project Management are particularly encouraged to apply.

You will manage the day‑to‑day delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, taking responsibility for programme, site teams, subcontractors, Health & Safety, client liaison and overall project delivery.

The work is varied, with projects predominantly across Kent, London, Surrey and Essex. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple projects, solving problems and getting stuck in wherever required.

The role is predominantly office-based, with regular site visits and client meetings.

A strong background in general civil engineering is essential, with experience across areas such as:

• Drainage & highways
• Structures & bridges
• Concrete works
• Culvert repairs
• River wall repairs
• General civils & infrastructure
• Temporary works

This is an ideal opportunity for a practical, experienced civils professional who has worked their way up through the industry and wants genuine ownership of projects.

About the requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have around 10 years experience within the civil engineering industry, with a proven track record of managing projects and site teams.

You will need a strong understanding of day‑to‑day project delivery, including the preparation of Method Statements and RAMS, alongside excellent communication and client‑facing skills. Strong Health & Safety knowledge is essential, as is a valid Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification and full UK driving licence.

As the role is predominantly office-based, you must be located within a commutable distance of the company s office near Maidstone, Kent.

About the benefits and rewards:

For this permanent opportunity, the salary has been left negotiable as the specifics will depend on previous experience and suitability however, successful professionals could expect to target a basic salary anywhere from £58,000 - £62,000.

In addition to this, a benefits package will be available which includes a company van or car allowance (£5,000), 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enrolment on to the company pension scheme.

Lastly, this role is offering an element of hybrid working (1 day working from home).