Project Manager - Civils

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Holiday buy/sell

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Project Manager - Civils to join its delivery team. You will lead safe, efficient delivery of major civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from award to handover, ensuring programme, safety and commercial objectives are met.

The role requires experience in civil engineering/water sectors, strong NEC contract and contract management knowledge, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience in civil engineering, utilities or water projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and contract management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams and managing risk.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil engineering, water and infrastructure projects to achieve safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change control, risk and opportunity processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and project stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, resource management and delivery performance.
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Develop and mentor project teams, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust governance, reporting and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the successful handover of completed projects and the development of long-term client relationships.

Skills

Project management

NEC contracts knowledge

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Contract administration

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Our client, an established provider of integrated design and build services within the water sector, is seeking a Project Manager - Civils to join its permanent Delivery team. The role will lead the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of major civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from contract award through to client handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of civil engineering, water and infrastructure projects to achieve safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change control, risk and opportunity processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and project stakeholders
• Lead project planning, resource management and delivery performance
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and legislative requirements
• Develop and mentor project teams, promoting high performance and continuous improvement
• Ensure robust governance, reporting and project controls throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the successful handover of completed projects and the development of long-term client relationships

Job Requirements:

• Significant project management experience within civil engineering, utilities, water or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, commercial management and project controls
• Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams and managing project risk
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills
• SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction qualification
• HNC, HND or equivalent construction or engineering qualification
• NEC accreditation or formal NEC training would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Hybrid working where project requirements allow
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance and health insurance
• Private medical insurance

This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused Project Manager who combines strong commercial awareness with exceptional safety leadership.