Project Manager - Highways Civils

Caval Limited; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee civil engineering projects on highways schemes. The role requires leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates must have SMSTS and CSCS Gold or Black Card certifications, and experience in managing highway works. This contract position offers a competitive rate and is ideal for someone with strong planning and technical skills in construction.

Qualifications

• Must have SMSTS certification.
• Must hold CSCS Gold or Black Card.
• Experienced as a Project Manager in civil engineering works on highways.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage various civil engineering projects.
• Lead the project from inception to completion.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage pre-contract planning and liaison with estimators.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Gold / Black Card

Experience in civil engineering on highways schemes

Proficient in Microsoft Projects

Technical knowledge of construction best practices

Experience with National Highways permits & documentation

Job description

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. Managing Civil Engineering works on highways civils Schemes.

Requirements

• SMSTS
• CSCS Gold / Black Card
• Experience as a Project Manager delivering civil engineering works on Highways Schemes
• Proficient in planning using Microsoft Projects
• Technical knowledge of construction and best practices
• Experienced completing National Highways Permits & Documentation

The Role

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Working on Highways Civils Schemes across Highways Areas 7 & 9 / Midlands

Reporting to: Director

Duties

• 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

This is a Contract position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Alex (phone number removed) or the Civils Team (phone number removed).