Project Manager

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Canal Network Infrastructure (ECI)

Location: Coventry to Milton Keynes (with travel across the route)

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

About the Role

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of works across a canal network portfolio between Coventry and Milton Keynes. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing complex civil engineering projects along operational waterways.

The successful candidate must have proven experience delivering ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) projects and demonstrate a steady, consistent work history on similar infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of canal and waterways infrastructure projects from ECI through to completion.
• Manage Early Contractor Involvement phases, including buildability reviews, risk mitigation, programme development, and cost planning.
• Work collaboratively with clients, designers, and supply chain partners during pre-construction and delivery phases.
• Oversee programme management, cost control, and commercial performance.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, sustainably, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including site managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and waterways regulations.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and financial performance.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience delivering ECI works within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Demonstrable track record on canal, waterways, flood defence, or similar heavy civils projects.
• Steady employment history showing consistent progression and delivery on comparable schemes.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts (particularly NEC3/NEC4).
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), and relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on live waterway or environmentally sensitive sites.
• Background in structural, geotechnical, or marine/civil engineering works.
• Experience within regulated or publicly funded infrastructure environments.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension and healthcare scheme
• Strong pipeline of secured canal infrastructure works
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rugby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English