Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Urban Connect; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company car allowance or vehicle

Pension contribution

Private medical cover

Life assurance & permanent health cover

Long-term career development

Job summary

Urban Connect, a leading civil engineering firm in the UK, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple water infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with contracts and safety standards, and leading site teams for successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, significant project management experience, and strong leadership skills. The company offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, medical cover, and robust career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within Civils, Water, Rail, Process, or MEICA environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, programme management, and cost reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through full lifecycle delivery including planning, construction, handover, and close‑out.
• Drive programme, budget, cost control, forecasting, and commercial performance.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure successful delivery.
• Chair site meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts, CDM regulations, HSE standards, and company procedures.
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, procurement, and project documentation.
• Maintain quality assurance processes including ITPs, QA files, as‑builts, and O&M manuals.
• Support tendering, estimating, and identification of new business opportunities.

Skills

Project Management experience

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Programme management

Cost reporting

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Join one of the UK’s leading privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists, delivering major projects across the water, transport, energy, and built environment sectors.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple civils and water infrastructure projects from design through to completion, ensuring safe delivery, commercial performance, programme compliance, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through full lifecycle delivery including planning, construction, handover, and close‑out
• Drive programme, budget, cost control, forecasting, and commercial performance
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure successful delivery
• Chair site meetings and maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts, CDM regulations, HSE standards, and company procedures
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, procurement, and project documentation
• Maintain quality assurance processes including ITPs, QA files, as‑builts, and O&M manuals
• Support tendering, estimating, and identification of new business opportunities

About You

• Proven Project Management experience within Civils, Water, Rail, Process, or MEICA environments
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, programme management, and cost reporting
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company car allowance or vehicle
• Pension contribution
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance & permanent health cover
• Long‑term career development with a well‑established contractor