Project Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Taunton is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex building projects. You will ensure effective coordination across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP interfaces from design to handover. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, possess proven experience in managing significant building works, and have strong project management skills. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering building projects with significant envelope and MEP content.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and interface management.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of building projects from design through construction.
• Oversee civil and structural works including foundations and superstructure.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical and constructability issues.

Skills

Project management

Construction sequencing

Interface management

Coordination with contractors

Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JCT)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager with strong buildings delivery experience, including structural, building envelope, and MEP coordination, to support the delivery of complex projects from design through construction and handover.

The role will focus on managing the technical and delivery interfaces between civil, structural, architectural, façade, and MEP scopes, ensuring works are fully coordinated, buildable, and delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of building projects, from early design coordination through construction, commissioning, and close-out
• Oversee civil and structural works including enabling works, foundations, substructure, superstructure, and temporary works
• Manage and coordinate building envelope packages such as façades, cladding, glazing, roofing, and waterproofing systems
• Lead coordination of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, and ELV), ensuring effective integration with structure, façade, ceilings, and finishes
• Manage builder’s works associated with MEP, including cast-ins, openings, supports, and interface requirements
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, specialist subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical and constructability issues
• Review and manage design deliverables, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and RFIs
• Monitor site progress, sequencing, quality, and HSE performance in line with project requirements
• Manage programme, cost, risk, and change control, including variations and reporting
• Lead inspections, testing, commissioning coordination, snagging, and handover activities

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience delivering building projects with significant envelope and MEP content
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and interface management
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and specialist subcontractors
• Good knowledge of common forms of contract (e.g. FIDIC, NEC, JCT)

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership
• Experience on high-rise, mixed-use, commercial, residential, or complex buildings
• BIM coordination and digital delivery experience

Apply now if this is the role for you!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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