Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Linkit Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent industrial services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager with a proven track record in managing complex industrial projects. Candidates must be able to lead teams effectively and ensure projects are delivered safely and profitably. Strong decision-making and risk management skills are essential, as well as the ability to coordinate subcontractors and site teams. This role demands a hands-on leader who can anticipate problems before they arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex industrial projects.
• Ability to coordinate site teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong leadership skills to make decisive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for end-to-end delivery of industrial projects.
• Own project scope, programme, cost, and safety.
• Act as the primary client interface and manage project risks.

Job description

Location: Greater Manchester
Sector: Industrial Services / Heavy Engineering

This is not a paper-pushing Project Manager role.

This is for someone who knows how to own complex industrial projects, manage risk, and deliver safely in high-pressure environments.

Our client is a well-established industrial services business operating nationally, delivering technically challenging projects across heavy engineering, lifting, machinery installation, and industrial relocation.

They are growing and they need a Project Manager who can lead from the front.

The Role:

• You will take full responsibility for end-to-end delivery of industrial projects, from planning through execution to handover.

That means:

• Owning project scope, programme, cost, and safety
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers
• Managing RAMS, lifting plans, and method statements
• Acting as the primary client interfaceAnticipating problems before they become incidents
• Delivering projects on time, safely, and profitably
• This role requires decisive leadership, not supervision from the sidelines.

What They're Looking For:

• You don't need to be polished - you need to be effective.

You'll likely come from:

• Ind...