Project Manager - Civils

Upfront Recruitment; New Lanark; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Civils Project Manager in New Lanark, Scotland, to lead major civil engineering projects with a focus on earthworks and drainage. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000, along with flexible working arrangements, a company pension, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should have over five years of experience in civil project management and strong leadership skills.

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 is desirable.
• Experience delivering civils or rail infrastructure projects is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects end-to-end with an emphasis on earthworks and drainage.
• Deliver all civil engineering activities from enquiry to completion.
• Lead tender processes including handover and risk reviews.

Skills

Civil engineering project management

Earthworks and drainage

Collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Tools

SMSTS

PTS

Job description

CIVILS PROJECT MANAGER - New Lanark, SCOTLAND | £55,000 TO £65,000 | 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 - £65,000 (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.