Senior Project Manager - Civils

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency seeks an experienced Civils Project Manager in Cardiff for a major industrial project. The role demands responsibility for planning, coordination, and delivery, requiring expertise in managing site teams and subcontractors. Essential experience in heavy civils, including cofferdams and large infrastructure projects, is required. The position offers a permanent contract within a dynamic yet challenging environment with full commercial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Manager with strong experience in heavy civils environments.
• Experience on £10m projects.

Responsibilities

• Management of civil engineering works on a major industrial scheme.
• Programme planning, cost control, and risk management.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Risk Management

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Civils Project Manager - Major Tier 1 Scheme

Location: Cardiff

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit an experienced Civils Project Manager for a major flagship project in the Cardiff area.

This is a high-profile, technically challenging scheme involving cofferdams, heavy plant foundations and large-scale industrial buildings.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of key civil engineering works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You’ll be managing site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, with full commercial and programme responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of civil engineering works on a major industrial scheme
• Delivery of cofferdams, deep foundations and heavy concrete structures
• Programme planning, cost control and risk management
• Managing site teams, engineers and subcontractors
• Client and stakeholder liaison
• Ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards and company procedures
• Driving quality, productivity and performance on site

About You

You will be a proven Project Manager with strong experience in heavy civils environments.

Essential experience

• Strong background in cofferdams or temporary works
• Experience with heavy plant foundations
• Delivery of industrial or large infrastructure projects
• Worked for a main contractor or Tier 1 / Tier 2 environment
• Excellent leadership and commercial awareness

Desirable

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
• SMSTS / CSCS / First Aid
• Experience on projects £10m