Project Manager

Onshore Technical; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and utilities contractor in Peterborough is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of gas infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in civil engineering and utilities, focusing on gas pipelines, and managing NEC4 contracts. Opportunity for career advancement to Operations Director within 3-5 years. Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per year, with benefits including a company car and health care.

Benefits

Company car

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private health care

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering and utilities projects (ideally within the gas sector).
• In-depth understanding of NEC4 contracts, commercial and technical bid submissions.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management capability.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Excellent financial acumen including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from tender through to final account and close-out.
• Build and maintain workload with major clients.
• Provide leadership and direction to internal project teams.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015.
• Conduct risk assessments and support temporary works coordination.

Skills

Proven experience delivering civil engineering and utilities projects

In-depth understanding of NEC4 contracts

Demonstrable leadership and people management capability

Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Excellent financial acumen

Effective communicator

Strong IT and systems literacy

Education

Degree or equivalent in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Project Management

SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualifications

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, APM, CIOB)

Tools

Project software

Reporting tools

MS Office

Job description

Job post summary

Date posted:28 July 2025

Pay:£60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Job description:

Job Title:Project Manager

Location:Yaxley (Peterborough) – with flexibility for occasional remote working

Job Type:Full-Time | Permanent

Industry:Gas, Utilities, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure

Salary:£60,000 – £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:Company car, 28 days holiday, pension scheme, private health care, annual discretionary bonus

Career Progression:Opportunity to progress to Operations Director within 3–5 years (subject to performance)

Company Overview

Our client is a specialist civil engineering and utilities contractor delivering high-integrity projects across the gas and energy infrastructure sector. With long-standing relationships across all gas networks they are now seeking a Project Manager to lead and develop their East Midlands & Northern delivery team.

Role Overview

This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and civils-based gas projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong utilities background, with a focus on gas or oil pipelines, and be fully confident managing NEC4 contracts, client relationships, and multi-disciplinary teams across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from tender through to final account and close-out
• Build and maintain workload with major clients
• Provide leadership and direction to internal project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 (Principal Designer / Principal Contractor responsibilities)
• Conduct risk assessments, method statement approvals, and support temporary works coordination
• Oversee financial management including applications for payment, compensation events, variations, and budgeting
• Conduct safety audits, drive compliance with HSEQ standards, and promote a positive safety culture
• Recruit, train, and develop internal project staff and site personnel
• Work closely with Directors and Finance teams on commercial performance and sustainability initiatives
• Manage resource planning, labour meetings, and project reporting
• Attend weekly progress meetings and produce departmental performance reports
• Investigate and resolve incidents, near-misses, and client complaints

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering and utilities projects (ideally within the gas sector)
• In-depth understanding of NEC4 contracts, commercial and technical bid submissions
• Demonstrable leadership and people management capability
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Excellent financial acumen including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Effective communicator able to represent the business professionally at all levels
• Comfortable managing client expectations and driving internal delivery teams
• Strong IT and systems literacy (project software, reporting tools, MS Office)

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualifications
• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Project Management
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, APM, CIOB)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with structured progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to lead strategic frameworks with major gas clients
• Long-term career development with a direct path to senior leadership

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025