Project Manager - Civil Engineering

DataCareers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DataCareers is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Birmingham to oversee complex Civil Engineering Heavy lifting projects. The successful candidate will manage project planning, delivery, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

The role entails engaging with customers and coordinating internal teams for successful project execution, while maintaining a high standard of safety and quality. A salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex Civil Engineering environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver projects from contract award to completion.
• Act as primary contact for customers during project execution.
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure timely submission of permits.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Location: South Birmingham/Home Based

Salary: Up to £55,000 plus benefits

Our client is a specialist provider of complete heavy lift Civil Engineering solutions and is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team. This is a key role responsible for the end-to-end planning and delivery of complex Civil Engineering Heavy lifting projects, ensuring customer requirements are met safely, efficiently and in line with company policies and procedures. The position plays a vital part in promoting the company's professional, safety-focused reputation within the industry.

You will take full ownership of projects from contract award through to successful completion, managing all operational, commercial and compliance elements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing and delivering projects from contract award to completion, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, programmes, budgets, quality standards and health & safety obligations.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers during the execution phase, maintaining clear, timely and professional communication throughout.
• Leading internal project kick‑off meetings to coordinate and communicate key project information with engineering and operational teams.
• Attending customer and site visits to gather, measure and record all task-specific information.
• Conducting visits to third‑party operational sites (e.g. ports and harbours) to complete facility and route surveys, ensuring all requirements are accurately documented.
• Coordinating internal teams to ensure the timely submission of all required permits, including transport and marine permits.
• Ensuring the timely production of all HSE documentation, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitoring project delivery against agreed scope and programme, proactively managing changes and communicating any deviations.
• Managing project costs within the approved budget, maximising profitability and escalating any variances or unforeseen changes to the Head of Project Delivery for agreement with the client.
• Preparing and presenting bi‑weekly financial assessments and forecasts to the Head of Project Delivery and Finance teams.

About You

• You will be a confident and organised project professional with experience delivering complex Civil Engineering environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships at all levels.
• A collaborative, team‑focused approach with the ability to contribute positively within a wider project environment.
• Professional, approachable and customer‑focused manner.
• Flexible, reliable and highly organised.
• A structured and systematic approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to support and assist colleagues where required.