Project Manager

Aldwych Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background to lead complex infrastructure schemes and drive successful delivery from mobilisation through handover.

This hands-on role requires commercial awareness and the ability to manage programmes, budgets, forecasts and CVRs, while overseeing procurement, subcontractors and resources, guiding design changes and ensuring RAMS, quality plans and environmental controls are maintained.

Qualifications

• A degree or HND in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, forecasts and cost reporting.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts, ideally NEC.
• Confidence with Microsoft Office, project planning software and cost reporting systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery: Manage civil engineering projects from mobilisation through construction to completion and final handover.
• Take ownership of performance: Manage project programmes, budgets, forecasts and reporting, including cost-value reconciliations (CVRs), identifying issues early and taking action to keep projects on track.
• Manage resources effectively: Oversee the procurement and coordination of plant, labour, materials and subcontractors, ensuring resources are used efficiently and deliver value.
• Influence design and engineering: Interpret technical drawings and client specifications, working closely with designers to resolve technical challenges and inform design changes where required.
• Maintain quality and compliance: Ensure RAMS, quality plans, environmental controls and other project documentation are developed, implemented and maintained.
• Lead commercially: Apply your understanding of contracts, costs and subcontractor performance to protect project outcomes and support sound commercial decisions.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Commercial awareness

Budgets & forecasting

Subcontractor management

NEC contracts

Planning software

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Full-time | Permanent

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background to join a growing project delivery team, taking responsibility for complex infrastructure schemes and playing a hands-on role in their successful delivery.

With a self-delivery approach, you'll be close to the action, working alongside your teams to solve problems, maintain high standards and deliver results you're proud to put your name to.

If you're commercially minded, technically capable and enjoy leading from the front, this could be your next move.

What you'll be responsible for

You'll have a broad remit, combining project leadership, commercial management and hands-on delivery.

• Lead project delivery: Manage civil engineering projects from mobilisation through construction to completion and final handover.

• Take ownership of performance: Manage project programmes, budgets, forecasts and reporting, including cost-value reconciliations (CVRs), identifying issues early and taking action to keep projects on track.

• Manage resources effectively: Oversee the procurement and coordination of plant, labour, materials and subcontractors, ensuring resources are used efficiently and deliver value.

• Influence design and engineering: Interpret technical drawings and client specifications, working closely with designers to resolve technical challenges and inform design changes where required.

• Maintain quality and compliance: Ensure RAMS, quality plans, environmental controls and other project documentation are developed, implemented and maintained.

• Lead commercially: Apply your understanding of contracts, costs and subcontractor performance to protect project outcomes and support sound commercial decisions.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who understands the realities of civil engineering delivery and has the experience and confidence to take responsibility for a project.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree or HND in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and subcontractor performance.

• A sound understanding of construction contracts, ideally including NEC.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office, project planning software and digital cost management or reporting systems.

• A full UK driving licence.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're an experienced civil engineering Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership, leading teams and delivering projects to a high standard, we'd like to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.