Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

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Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Warwickshire seeks a Project Manager to lead a major water treatment project. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring compliance with HSE protocols, and overseeing project delivery from start to completion. Candidates should have substantial experience in civil engineering project management and hold relevant qualifications. This position offers a chance for significant career development within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Project Management within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of Water Treatment AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery, ensuring quality and budget compliance.
• Manage day-to-day site operations and supervise subcontractors.
• Liaise with client representatives and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Compliance with HSE protocols

Problem-solving

Education

HND, NVQ Level 7 or equivalent

SMSTS or NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Valid CSCS Managers Card

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

Location: Warwickshire

Our client, a leading UK construction company, is partnering with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to deliver a water treatment works project in the Warwickshire area.

As a result, they are looking to appoint a Project Manager to take full ownership of this site-based role, leading the delivery of extensive groundworks, infrastructure installation, and water/sewage treatment structures.

This is a vital, technically complex project requiring a hands-on, commercially astute leader with proven civil engineering delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery, from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality KPIs.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, including supervision of labour, subcontractors, materials, and logistics.
• Maintain strict compliance with CDM Regulations and all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) protocols.
• Oversee technical documentation, including RAMS, permits, inspections, and quality audits.
• Liaise with client representatives, attend progress meetings, and proactively resolve issues.
• Maintain and report on project programmes, cost controls, risk registers, and performance metrics.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in a Project Manager role within civil engineering or infrastructure construction
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Ideally have some knowledge and experience with Water Treatment AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks
• HND, NVQ Level 7, or equivalent qualification in a construction/civil engineering discipline.
• SMSTS or NEBOSH Construction Certificate, and a valid CSCS Managers Card
• IT literate; proficiency with project planning software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) is desirable

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a critical infrastructure development project and join a contractor known for technical excellence and long-term career development.