Project Manager

Keyman Personnel; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist civil engineering contractor in Worcester is seeking a Project Manager to lead a GBP 5m-10m infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in site management and significant experience in civil engineering. This role offers a pathway for career progression and various benefits, including a competitive salary and vehicle allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vehicle allowance or company car

Pension

Holiday

Performance-based bonus

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience delivering groundworks, infrastructure, or RC frames.
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day delivery on-site, ensuring programme and quality standards are met.
• Lead a site team of engineers, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against the programme and mitigate delays or risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC Contract Knowledge

Job description

Project Manager Civil Engineering

Location: Worcester, UK

About the Opportunity

We re working with a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure and structural projects across the UK. Known for their technical capability and hands-on project teams, they re now seeking an ambitious Project Manager for a scheme based in Worcester.

This role is ideal for a Site Engineer or Sub Agent who has steadily progressed through the ranks and is now ready to lead from the front. If you re someone who understands site delivery, sequencing, and technical detail and you're ready to take full ownership of a live project this is your next step.

The Project

• Infrastructure-led enabling works and civils package for a live site

• Mix of deep drainage, groundworks, RC structures, and temporary works

• Value: GBP5m GBP10m

• NEC contract

• Site-based, supported by a visiting Contracts Manager and commercial team

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day delivery on-site, ensuring programme, quality, and H&S standards are met

• Lead a site team consisting of engineers, foremen, and subcontractors

• Manage subcontractor packages and ensure timely delivery of materials and services

• Chair site progress meetings and liaise with the client team and consultants

• Monitor progress against programme and mitigate delays or risks

• Ensure robust site documentation: RAMS, permits, daily briefings, progress reports

• Manage cost reporting in collaboration with the QS/commercial team

• Foster a strong, safety-first culture across the workforce

What We re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent

• Clear progression from Site Engineer Section Engineer Sub Agent

• Strong leadership on site, with excellent communication skills

• Experience delivering groundworks, infrastructure, or RC frames

• Proficient with temporary works, setting out, and reading technical drawings

• Good understanding of NEC contract (training provided if needed)

• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (mandatory)

What s on Offer

• A genuine opportunity to step up and take ownership of a live project

• Training and mentorship from an experienced operations team

• Ongoing pipeline of civils and infrastructure work across the Midlands and South

• A company that promotes from within and supports structured career development

• Competitive salary

• Vehicle allowance or company car

• Pension, holiday, and performance-based bonus

How to Apply
If you re a technically minded site leader ready for the next step in your career, we d love to hear from you. Apply with an up-to-date CV and a short note about your current role, or reach out confidentially to discuss the role in more detail.