Project Manager

Your new company
A well-established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its operational team. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure, highways, public realm and utilities projects across the North West for a range of public and private sector clients.
With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across the region, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional to take ownership of major civil engineering projects whilst developing their career within a successful and forward-thinking contractor.

Your new role
As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion. Working closely with commercial, technical and site teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships and coordinate all aspects of project delivery across a range of highways, infrastructure and utility schemes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing civil engineering and infrastructure projects from award through to handover
• Leading Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors to achieve project objectives
• Overseeing highways, public realm, drainage, utilities and general infrastructure works
• Managing project programmes, resources and site activities
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Chairing progress meetings and coordinating project delivery teams
• Monitoring project performance, costs, risk and programme compliance
• Supporting commercial teams with variations, compensation events and change management
• Reviewing and maintaining construction programmes and look-ahead plans
• Managing procurement activities, resource allocation and subcontractor performance
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Coordinating design development and technical deliverables with internal and external stakeholders
• Producing regular progress reports for senior management and clients
• Identifying opportunities to improve project performance and operational efficiency

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered, you will ideally possess:

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects within the UK
• Previous experience in a Project Manager position within a contractor environment
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, public realm, utilities and infrastructure works
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and supply chains
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills
• Excellent programme management and planning capability
• Experience managing client and stakeholder relationships
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety
• HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to deliver a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects
• Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects across the North West
• Strong pipeline of secured work and future opportunities
• Supportive management team and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact John Wilson at Hays Civil Engineering for a confidential discussion.

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