Senior Project Manager - Civils

We Build Recruitment; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

We Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in civil engineering. The candidate will manage major civil construction projects, ensuring alignment with safety standards, and overseeing site-based teams. This role offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to lead significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in civil engineering/construction management.
• Proven track record in delivering civils packages on complex projects.
• Strong background in managing site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil engineering projects on data centre and battery storage systems.
• Manage budgets, variations, procurement, and contract administration.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical teams to avoid conflicts.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Job description

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We Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with Civil Engineering experience on behalf of our client, a long established Civil Engineering company with over 50 years experience.

The Senior Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure packages on large-scale data centre or battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This is a key leadership role overseeing all aspects of civil construction—from groundworks and structural elements to utilities and enabling works—in technically demanding environments.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the civils scope across the project lifecycle—from pre-construction to handover.
• Lead and manage site-based civils teams, subcontractors, and external consultants.
• Oversee planning, sequencing, and execution of works, ensuring alignment with project milestones and critical path.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, in accordance with CDM regulations and HSE standards.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth interfaces.
• Manage budgets, variations, procurement schedules, and contract administration.
• Drive progress reporting, look-aheads, and issue resolution through structured project controls.
• Chair regular progress meetings with stakeholders including clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Maintain clear documentation and ensure compliance with specifications, technical standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure environmental and permitting compliance across all civils activities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in a civil engineering / construction management role, with at least 3 years in a senior PM capacity.
• Strong background delivering civils packages on data centres, battery storage facilities, power generation, or other mission-critical infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of groundworks, drainage, concrete structures, access roads, and utility coordination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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