Senior Project Manager

Carrington West; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services provider seeks a Senior Project Manager to establish a new civils division. You will lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects, including deep shafts and platform extensions, valued at over £5 million. Candidates should have strong project management and leadership skills, experience in the rail industry, and a formal qualification in Civil Engineering. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £85,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% bonus scheme

Employer pension contribution

Company phone, laptop and tablet

Company discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale civils projects in various infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to price, manage, and deliver complex, multi-million-pound schemes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new in-house civils department.
• Price, manage, and deliver heavy civils projects worth £5m+.
• Build and manage a delivery team, including Project Managers and Supervisors.

Skills

Networking skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Formal qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience working on heavy civils within an infrastructure environment? Do you have experience of managing and delivering civils projects such as deep shafts, platform extensions, or major works worth £5m+ within rail, highways, nuclear, aviation or water?

Location: Maidstone, Fleet or West Drayton with flexible working
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 per annum DOE + £5000 car allowance or company car + up to 10% bonus scheme

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial Senior Project Manager to build a major civils division from the ground up. My client is looking to establish a new in‑house department capable of delivering large‑scale, complex infrastructure projects, and they need a leader to make it happen.

Your mission will be to build a £25 million business unit, establishing the team, processes, and supply chain needed to deliver major civils works across a range of critical asset sectors. This will include civils projects (£5m+) such as deep shafts and platform extensions.

You will be working closely with the Rail Director and Project Managers in the region, with full autonomy and flexible working conditions. It is important that you have great networking skills.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or car allowance circa £5000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 10% bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution
• Company phone, laptop and tablet
• Company discounts scheme

Key Responsibilities for Senior Project Manager:

• Establish and lead a new, in‑house civils department from scratch.
• Price, manage, and deliver major heavy civils projects (£5m+) such as deep shafts, platform extensions, and other major construction works.
• Build and manage your own delivery team, including Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Supervisors.
• Utilise your network of trusted subcontractors to support project delivery.
• Act as the senior technical authority, managing risk and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Requirements for Senior Project Manager:

• Experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in Civil Engineering, ideally from the rail industry.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large‑scale, heavy civils projects in any major infrastructure sector (e.g., Rail, Highways, Airports, Nuclear, Water).
• The ability to confidently price, manage, and deliver complex, multi‑million‑pound schemes.
• A natural leader capable of building and developing a high‑performing team.
• A formal qualification in Civil Engineering.

My client is a is committed to developing a diverse, equal and truly inclusive workplace and community, and provide their staff with personalised development plans with excellent promotion prospects.

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Brooke at Carrington West on 02934314914 or [e-mail].