Senior Civil Project Manager – Lead Large-Scale Projects

VolkerWessels UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex civil engineering projects across sectors including maritime and defence. The role requires a minimum of 15 years experience in heavy civil engineering projects, ideally in a Tier 1 contractor environment. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are delivered on time, managing programme performance, and leading the project team. Competitive salary and benefits such as private medical care and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience managing heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience in a Tier 1 contractor environment preferred.
• Safe systems of work and quality management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Manage programme and commercial performance across project stages.
• Complete Monthly Client Progress Reports and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Management of heavy civil engineering projects

Excellent IT knowledge including AUTOCAD and Microsoft suite

Good communication skills

Ability to challenge designs

Full Driving Licence

Education

Degree/HNC in civil engineering

Member of a professional institution (MCIOB, ICE)

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex civil engineering projects across sectors including maritime and defence. The role requires a minimum of 15 years experience in heavy civil engineering projects, ideally in a Tier 1 contractor environment. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are delivered on time, managing programme performance, and leading the project team. Competitive salary and benefits such as private medical care and training opportunities are offered.