Senior Project Manager

JT Search; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for an exciting civil engineering project on the South Coast. The role requires managing all phases from late pre-construction to project delivery, coordinating teams to ensure safety, budget adherence, and program timelines. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management, with experience in Design & Build projects and stakeholder engagement. A suitable qualification in construction or engineering and a recognized project management certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering.
• Demonstrable experience leading Design & Build projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project from late pre-construction into delivery.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor compliance with specifications and statutory regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Design & Build Coordination

Commercial Acumen

Education

Formal qualification in construction or engineering

Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PMP)

Job description

Civils- Senior Project Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a major civil engineering scheme on the South Coast .The project involves demolition, RCworks, , highways, service diversions general remediation works

The Role

You will manage the project from late pre-construction into delivery You will take responsibility for day-to-day project delivery, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and design inputs to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site and project teams
• Supporting design development and construction planning
• Work closely with the Contracts Manager to confirm that suitable labour, plant and subcontractor resources are in place, using approved agencies and suppliers.
• Manage site setup, facilities and logistics efficiently, ensuring all plant and equipment is appropriate for the works and operated only by trained and competent personnel.
• Arrange and coordinate material orders, managing deliveries to align with the construction programme and procurement timelines.
• Coordinate with the design team to support the timely issue of drawings and technical information, working through the Design Manager where applicable, particularly on design-and-build schemes.
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors, driving productivity and performance in line with the overall programme.
• Monitor and enforce standards of workmanship, materials and compliance with specifications, statutory regulations, health and safety and quality requirements.
• Ensure site teams and subcontractors adhere to agreed operational procedures and site standards.
• Maintain regular communication with the Contracts Manager on cost management, resource efficiency and waste control.

Requirements

• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering
• Demonstrable experience leading Design & Build projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with experience managing client and supply chain relationships
• Formal qualification in construction or engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PMP or similar)
• Sound commercial acumen with proven experience working under NEC forms of contract
• Ability to proactively identify, manage and exploit risk and opportunityProven capability to manage projects through the full lifecycle from inception to completion
• Track record of delivering projects to agreed budgets, programmes and cost targets