Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Danaher and Walsh; Mountsorrel; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project delivery, ensuring quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in civil engineering management, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. The company offers opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements. This position is full-time and permanent, operating on a 45-hour work week.

Benefits

Opportunities to enhance expertise

Potential for flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing civil engineering projects, ideally with 7+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong project management skills and understanding of SHE documentation and CDM regulations.
• Experience in leading teams and making sound engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project delivery to ensure alignment with customer objectives.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects ensuring quality and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with Commercial Department, Engineers, and Supervisors for efficient project completion.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

People skills

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent qualification

CSCS Card - Supervisory

SMSTS certification

NRSWA Supervisor

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About us

Danaher & Walsh is a long-established and growing civil engineering contractor that operates across the Midlands. The company has multiple ISO accreditations and offers a great opportunity for an ambitious candidate to further their career.

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery to ensure alignment with customer objectives, while upholding the highest standards of health and safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost control. They may be required to manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring each is delivered to the specified quality, on schedule, and with optimal commercial performance. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the Commercial Department, Engineers, Supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely and that customer expectations are consistently met or exceeded.

About you

We're seeking an experienced and motivated leader from the civil contracting industry who can bring both technical expertise and strong commercial awareness to our team. You'll have a proven background in managing civil engineering projects, ideally with 7+ years in a managerial role (10+ years preferred).

You will be confident leading teams, making sound engineering decisions, and tackling complex challenges with a proactive mindset. Strong project management skills, a solid understanding of SHE documentation and CDM regulations, and excellent organisational and people skills are essential to success in this role.

Education requirements

• HND/HNC or equivalent qualification.
• CSCS Card - Supervisory
• SMSTS
• NRSWA Supervisor
• First AidIf you thrive in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, safe, and successful projects - we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

• Opportunities to enhance your expertise and develop your career.
• Potential for flexible working.
• 45 hours per week.Please click APPLY to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Project Manager, Civil Engineering Planning, Engineering Project Management, Project Administrator, Project Estimator, Project Planning, Project Coordinator, Project Director, Senior Project Lead, Civil Engineering Project Manager may all be considered