Project Manager (Civils / Tendering)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager with civils and tendering experience. The role involves preparing tenders, managing contracts, and leading projects while supporting a team-focused working environment for professional growth. Candidates should have a civil engineering degree or equivalent and be commutable to Treforest. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, private healthcare, and training for chartership.

Benefits

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Training

Funded Chartership

Pension

Progression

Qualifications

• Civils degree preferred or strong HNC/HND.
• Ability to understand design, temporary works, and buildability.
• Capable of leading tenders and understanding production outputs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders including technical submissions and cost forecasts.
• Manage NEC contracts confidently, including contractual communications.
• Lead site teams and engage subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Civil Engineering competence

Tendering & Pricing skills

Contract management

Site engineering

Education

Civil engineering degree or strong HNC/HND

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager (Civils / Tendering)

50,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Training + Funded Chartership + Pension + Progression

Pontypridd

Are you a Civil Engineer with Project Management skills looking to take the next step in your career, with a marine civil engineering business which will offer you a bonus scheme, progression into senior management roles and a funded chartership?

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation with over 30 years' experience, currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. They are a team of 85 looking to grow to over 100 with excellent progression opportunities. They specialise in marine, civil, and confined spaces engineering.

You will have a varied workload, involved with site engineering, project management, tendering, and QS activities.

This position would suit a Civil Engineer looking for progression and variety in a supportive, close‑knit team where long‑term development and flexibility are prioritised.

The Role:

• Prepare tenders, including technical submissions, construction methodologies, and cost forecasts
• Confidently manage NEC contracts (Options A, B & E), including EWNs, CEs, and contractual communications
• Lead or technically direct site teams, procure and engage subcontractors, manage programmes (MS Project), quality (ITPs), H&S, and temporary works
• A mixture of office and site‑based work
• Monday-Friday 8-4:30 (flexible)

The Person:

• Civil Engineering competence - Civils degree preferred, or strong HNC/HND
• Able to understand design, temporary works, buildability, and sequencing
• Tendering & Pricing skills - able to lead tenders, understand labour/plant/material rates, and production outputs
• Commutable to Treforest

Reference Number: 22906

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.