Senior Project Manager

Civils- Senior Project Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a major civil engineering scheme on the South Coast .The project involves demolition, RCworks highways, service diversions general remediation works

The Role

You will manage the project from late pre-construction into delivery You will take responsibility for day-to-day project delivery, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and design inputs to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site and project teams

• Supporting design development and construction planning

• Work closely with the Contracts Manager to confirm that suitable labour, plant and subcontractor resources are in place, using approved agencies and suppliers.

• Manage site setup, facilities and logistics efficiently, ensuring all plant and equipment is appropriate for the works and operated only by trained and competent personnel.

• Arrange and coordinate material orders, managing deliveries to align with the construction programme and procurement timelines.

• Coordinate with the design team to support the timely issue of drawings and technical information, working through the Design Manager where applicable, particularly on design-and-build schemes.

• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors, driving productivity and performance in line with the overall programme.

• Monitor and enforce standards of workmanship, materials and compliance with specifications, statutory regulations, health and safety and quality requirements.

• Ensure site teams and subcontractors adhere to agreed operational procedures and site standards.

• Maintain regular communication with the Contracts Manager on cost management, resource efficiency and waste control.

Requirements

• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering

• Demonstrable experience leading Design & Build projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams

• Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with experience managing client and supply chain relationships

• Formal qualification in construction or engineering, or equivalent industry experience

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, PMP or similar)

• Sound commercial acumen with proven experience working under NEC forms of contract

• Ability to proactively identify, manage and exploit risk and opportunity

• Proven capability to manage projects through the full lifecycle from inception to completion

• Track record of delivering projects to agreed budgets, programmes and cost targets