Project Manager

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of delivering major civil engineering and construction projects across the UK.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all aspects of project performance including safety, commercial, programme, quality, and client management.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the primary company representative across all project interfaces
• Serving as the main client contact, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations
• Leading and developing project teams to deliver against programme, cost, and quality targets
• Developing and managing construction programmes and driving delivery performance
• Overseeing progress reporting, production controls, and performance improvement
• Implementing and maintaining safety, quality, and environmental management systems
• Leading the development of RAMS, CPPs, Quality Plans, and associated documentation
• Promoting a strong safety culture with zero tolerance for unsafe practices
• Managing labour, plant, and materials in coordination with commercial and operational teams
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and temporary works
• Managing project budgets, costs, and commercial performance
• Identifying and managing variations in line with contractual requirements
• Attending and leading client, progress, and H&S meetings
• Providing regular updates on performance, risks, and key project issues

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in construction or civil engineering
• Strong background in delivering complex infrastructure or building projects
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong understanding of commercial, contractual, and programme management
• Experience managing client relationships at a senior level
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and variations
• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

Why apply:

• Lead high-profile UK infrastructure and construction projects
• Strong pipeline of secured long-term work
• Opportunity to shape project delivery and influence performance outcomes
• Supportive, performance-driven environment with career progression opportunities

If you’re an experienced Project Manager ready to take on complex, high-value projects, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Technical

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