Project Manager - Engineering

Millbank Holdings; Dutton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a project leader to manage high-profile infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in NEC contract management and CDM regulations, as well as an engineering qualification. Responsibilities include managing teams, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires travel across the UK and offers a chance to impact major infrastructure initiatives.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Inclusive and diverse workforce

Supportive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/4 contract forms.
• Experience with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure projects ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and oversee technical aspects.
• Prepare estimates, review tenders, and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Risk management

Client relationship management

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds)

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Do you have a strong understanding of NEC3/4 contract forms? Can you work within CDM regulations with confidence? Would you like to join a company delivering key projects across the UK's major infrastructure and process industries?

The Opportunity

Our client is one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. They support clients in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear and Food and Beverage industries to deliver next generation, value-added engineering solutions.

Your duties and responsibilities

This role centres on leading infrastructure projects with care and precision—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards.

You\'ll guide a multi-disciplinary team, manage commercial and technical aspects, and keep progress on track. From preparing estimates and reviewing tenders to overseeing subcontractors and design integration, your input will shape successful outcomes. You\'ll foster strong client relationships, contribute to financial performance, and ensure compliance with CDM, SHE, and quality standards. If you enjoy working collaboratively, solving challenges, and making a real impact, we\'d love to have you on board.

What you\'ll bring

• Lead a skilled team to deliver project goals smoothly
• Oversee commercial, technical, and quality aspects
• Keep the project programme on track and moving
• Handle contracts, claims, and time extensions with care
• Review progress, manage costs, and spot risks early
• Assess design quality to support accurate estimates
• Ensure CDM, SHE, and quality standards are met
• Guide design integration and join review meetings
• This role will require travel across the whole of the UK
• Hold an electrical/electronic engineering qualification such as HNC, ONC, or City & Guilds
• Have a Degree or equivalent in any related Engineering & Project Management qualification

What would be desirable

• Championing health, safety & quality compliance
• Navigating CDM regulations with confidence
• Accredited in NEC4 project management
• Skilled in Primavera P6 scheduling
• Guiding design through every project phase
• Managing temporary works safely & efficiently
• Designing low voltage electrical systems
• Assembling reliable low voltage switchgear
• Working with high-voltage transmission gear
• Supporting smooth, compliant project delivery

About Millbank

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we\'ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.