Project Manager - Civils / Rail

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Leeds to oversee various civils and rail projects nationwide. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience and must hold relevant professional qualifications, including SMSTS and a degree in a construction-related discipline. This role offers a balanced working setup of both office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Must hold SMSTS and CSCS Gold/Black Card.
• Experience as a Project Manager/Site Manager in civils or rail.
• Ability to manage project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Work on delivering civils, earthworks, piling, drainage, rail schemes.
• Liaise and negotiate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Tendering

Negotiation

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction

ICE / MICE / CENG

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

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The Project

As an experienced Project Manager, you will oversee and manage various projects for the company in accordance with company objectives and procedures. You will lead the project from inception to completion and ensure that all works are completed to specification, in budget and on time. You will also manage direct labour and any contractors whilst being based on site to ensure all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to. You will work on delivering civils, earthworks, piling, drainage, rail schemes nationwide

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

• SMSTS
• CSCS Gold/Black Card
• HNC/HND/Degree in a Civil Engineering / Construction related discipline (is ideal)
• ICE / MICE / CENG
• Experienced as a Project Manager/Site Manager delivering civils / rail schemes

The Role

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Location: Leeds - (willing to travel nationwide)
• Working Setup: 3 Days in the office, 2 Days WFH when not on site

Duties

• Involved in the tendering side
• Pre-contract planning and liaison with estimators
• Planning, programming, and resourcing contracts
• Identifying tender and other financial opportunities
• Delegating duties to engineering and contracts staff
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing claims and variations
• Accepting, approving, and issuing contracts and subcontracts
• Compiling applications for payment and agreeing final accounts
• Providing quality input to regional management and planning meetings
• Managing projects to achieve financial, safety, quality, and environmental targets
• Completing monthly improvement plan reviews with Bid and Pre - construction specialists
• Monitor, review, issue and update subcontract liabilities, applications and payments
• Assist with supply chain (suppliers & subcontractor) approvals, assessments, and performance reviews
• Liaising, negotiating, and meeting with clients, consulting engineers, surveyors, sub-contractors and others
• Compiling contract plans, safety plans, method statements, risk assessments and other instructions to contract teams

For more information or to apply please contact Alex Hartley 07501 930 494