Project Manager

DC solutions services ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

Company pension scheme

Life insurance (4x salary)

Generous annual leave allowance

Mental health and wellbeing support

Enhanced parental leave

Clear career progression pathway

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

An established engineering organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across various locations. The role involves managing project lifecycles, establishing client relationships, and ensuring high standards of project execution. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications, proven project management skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects on operational sites.
• Knowledge of project delivery within engineering environments.
• Ability to define project scope and develop structured delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation through to completion.
• Identify and develop new project opportunities.
• Define project scope using structured project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Client relationship building

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

HND in Engineering

BEng or BSc in Engineering

PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

Job description

Project Manager – Civil

Locations: Reading, Bristol, Weymouth, Luton, Ilford, Reading, Twickenham, Oxford

A well-established engineering organisation operating within the UK water and infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple projects across several operational sites.

This organisation delivers specialist engineering and infrastructure solutions and has significant long‑term investment planned across its project portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects within a stable and growing industry while contributing to essential infrastructure improvements.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Generous annual leave allowance increasing with service
• Mental health and wellbeing support programmes
• Enhanced parental leave
• Clear career progression pathway
• Supportive working environment with strong work‑life balance

Role Overview

The Project Manager will take responsibility for the full lifecycle delivery of multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring that time, budget, scope, and quality objectives are successfully achieved.

You will play a key role in building strong client relationships, supporting operational teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high professional standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new project opportunities through business relationships
• Prepare client proposals based on appropriate engineering solutions
• Manage projects from initiation through to completion with full responsibility for financial performance (P&L)
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and report on financial and schedule performance
• Define project scope and maintain control using structured project management processes
• Ensure high standards of health and safety through supervision, inspections, and monitoring
• Conduct site inspections and produce risk assessments where required
• Obtain necessary permits and authorisations for site work
• Act as the main point of contact for engineers and technical staff regarding project and contract queries
• Provide updates to senior management on project performance
• Manage supplier orders and delivery coordination
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and maintain accurate site documentation
• Investigate and report incidents in line with company and client procedures

Requirements

• Experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects on operational sites
• Knowledge of project delivery within engineering environments (water industry experience beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to clearly define project scope and develop structured delivery plans
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and lead project teams

Qualifications

• HND in Engineering (essential)
• BEng or BSc in Engineering (preferred)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK on a permanent basis