Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Upfront Recruitment; New Lanark; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Civils Project Manager in New Lanark, offering a salary between £55,000 and £75,000. This full-time, permanent role involves leading major civil engineering projects, with a strong focus on earthworks and drainage. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while mentoring on-site teams. Benefits include a pension, training opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company pension

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discount schemes

Health assistance programme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Civils Project Manager.
• Strong background in earthworks and drainage (desirable).
• Experience delivering civils or rail infrastructure projects required.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects end-to-end.
• Lead earthworks and drainage-focused projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Civils Project Management

Earthworks

Drainage

Leadership

Collaboration

Safety management

Job description

CIVILS PROJECT MANAGER - New Lanark, SCOTLAND | £55,000 TO £75,000 | FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

This Civils Project Manager role offers an immediate start for the right person. As a Civil Engineering Project Manager, you'll lead major civil engineering works with a strong focus on earthworks and drainage. Ideal for an experienced Civils Project Manager with 5+ years' proven delivery experience. A great opportunity for a Civils Project Manager seeking long-term stability and progression.

Role Overview

Manage civil engineering projects end-to-end, with emphasis on earthworks, drainage, project planning, HSQE documentation, team leadership and client coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all civil engineering activities from enquiry to completion
• Lead earthworks and drainage-focused projects
• Manage design coordination, planning and project review processes
• Ensure operatives meet qualification and compliance standards
• Maintain Health & Safety File and undertake site safety checks
• Prepare safety paperwork: inductions, briefings, RAMS, COSHH, ALO
• Promote Close Call reporting and assist incident investigations
• Lead tender processes including handover and risk reviews
• Mentor and support on-site teams to ensure safe, efficient working
• Manage budgets, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Liaise with statutory bodies and external parties
• Support collaborative working and integrated project delivery
• Monitor personnel working hours for compliance
• Attend management review meetings and support HSQE objectives
• Conduct audits and inspections

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Civils Project Manager
• Strong background in earthworks and drainage (desirable)
• SMSTS
• PTS desirable
• Experience delivering civils or rail infrastructure projects
• Strong collaborative and leadership skills

Benefits

• £55,000 - £75,000 (DOE) salary
• Company pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee discount schemes
• Health assistance programme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, Contact Mark, at Up Front Recruitment for a conversation.