Project Manager - Civil Engineering

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Project Manager to oversee complex industrial projects in Greater Manchester. This position requires a hands-on approach, ensuring risk management and safe project delivery. The ideal candidate will take charge from planning through execution, coordinating various teams and maintaining client relationships. Leadership skills are essential for this role, as you will be expected to drive projects to completion efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex industrial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and deliver safely.
• Strong leadership skills to drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for end-to-end project delivery.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage safety documentation and project scopes.

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager - Industrial Projects

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 interface
• Anticipating 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...