Adapt Recruitment
Civils Project Manager
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About the Role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing multi-disciplinary engineering and construction contractor for an experienced Civils Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineering professional to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a range of civil engineering projects, working closely with clients, subcontractors, site teams and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage civil engineering projects from initial enquiry and estimating through to completion.
- Take overall responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Prepare, review and contribute to project estimates, tenders, quotations and budgets.
- Review specifications, drawings, scopes of work and client requirements.
- Develop project programmes, resource plans and delivery strategies.
- Manage project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate site teams, labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management and clients.
- Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and potential commercial issues.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant health & safety, environmental and quality requirements.
- Manage subcontractor performance and ensure works are delivered in accordance with agreed specifications.
- Attend site meetings, client meetings and project progress meetings.
- Review project documentation and ensure all necessary records are maintained.
- Support the business with future tenders, estimating and business development opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Ensure projects are properly handed over and closed out upon completion.
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Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or construction.
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods and practices.
- Experience delivering projects from inception through to completion.
- Previous experience in estimating, tendering or preparing quotations.
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs and margins.
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and resources.
- Strong understanding of project programmes, budgets and cost control.
- Ability to read and understand civil engineering drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
- Excellent communication and client management skills.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive and commercially minded approach.
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Advantageous Qualifications:
- Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- SMSTS, CSCS or equivalent construction qualifications.
- A full UK driving licence.
Project Scope
The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of civil engineering projects, potentially covering areas such as:
- Groundworks and bulk excavation
- Drainage and utility installation
- Foundations and reinforced concrete structures
- Piling
- Retaining walls
- Highways and associated works
- Section 278 works
- Culverts and cofferdams
- Concrete bases and structures
- Civil works associated with mechanical, structural and engineering projects
- Water and utilities infrastructure
- Energy and industrial projects
What's on Offer
- £60,000 – £70,000 salary, depending on experience
- Company car
- 25 days holiday
- Permanent position with a growing and established engineering contractor
- Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting civil engineering projects
- Significant responsibility and autonomy
- Long-term career development opportunities
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