Project Manager - Civil Engineering (Energy & Renewables)

RTL Group Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager in civil engineering to oversee energy and infrastructure projects. The role blends site leadership with office-based management of contracts, programmes and documentation, and requires delivery of works to safety, schedule and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will bring a strong civils background, experience in energy/renewables projects, and a proven ability to lead site teams while managing commercial and contractual responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience with energy/renewables or power infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong ability to manage contracts, programmes, budgets and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Manage day-to-day site operations ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee contract administration, project documentation and client correspondence.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Coordinate resources, labour, plant and materials to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal management teams.
• Identify and manage project risks, delays and potential issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Contract administration

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering / Energy & Renewables

Location: Exeter / South West (Project Location TBC)

Start Date: Immediate

Rate: DOE

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background to oversee the delivery of projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Ideally, candidates will have previous experience working on energy and renewable projects, such as substations, BESS, power infrastructure or other major civil engineering schemes.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone capable of taking responsibility for the overall project delivery, combining a site-based presence with the office-based management of contracts, programmes, commercial matters and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee contract administration, project documentation and client correspondence.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Coordinate resources, labour, plant and materials to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal management teams.
• Identify and manage project risks, delays and potential issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Ideally, previous experience delivering energy, renewables or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of civils packages, site operations and construction methodologies.
• Experience managing contracts, programmes, budgets and project documentation.
• Comfortable being site-based and taking an active role in the day-to-day running of projects.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple aspects of project delivery, from site operations through to commercial and contractual responsibilities.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join a project team delivering within the growing energy and renewables sector.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the project from both a site and office perspective, ensuring the works are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially.

Competitive rates are available, dependent on experience.