Senior Civil Project Manager – Major Infrastructure Lead

Urban Connect; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Connect in Manchester seeks a Project Manager to lead a major infrastructure project from design through handover. You will build and guide a large team, interface with clients and consultants, and drive cost control and programme delivery on a high-profile scheme.

The role requires extensive civil engineering experience, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder communication skills to operate at board level. Negotiable package and significant responsibility on site.

Qualifications

• Experienced in civil engineering, infrastructure or related industries.
• Proven track record in project delivery, ideally in a number one position.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage large teams.
• Excellent communication across stakeholders, clients and board level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the project across its life cycle.
• Forecast and monitor costs; report monthly to Director of Operations.
• Lead from design to completion, including handover docs.
• Chair progress, budget and planning meetings.
• Define and review work packages and scope.
• Lead weekly site meetings and keep action records.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and consultants.
• Maintain construction programmes with staff.
• Create buildable, cost-effective construction solutions.
• Ensure project plans, risk assessments, method statements and waste plans align with procedures.
• Collaborate with SLT on future projects and incentives.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Urban Connect in Manchester seeks a Project Manager to lead a major infrastructure project from design through handover. You will build and guide a large team, interface with clients and consultants, and drive cost control and programme delivery on a high-profile scheme.

The role requires extensive civil engineering experience, strong leadership, and excellent stakeholder communication skills to operate at board level. Negotiable package and significant responsibility on site.