CAPEX Project Manager

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 2NG

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

About this job

Civil & Structural Project Manager Major Industrial CAPEX Programme | Civil & Structural Construction Projects Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Civil & Structural Project Manager to lead the safe, successful and timely delivery of Civil & Structural (C&S) works within a major industrial CAPEX programme.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK construction legislation, project governance requirements, budget commitments, programme milestones and quality standards.

You will manage the end-to-end execution of large-scale civil and structural construction works, coordinating multiple contractors, designers, construction management partners and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

This position requires strong leadership of a multidisciplinary project team, alongside proactive management of safety, delivery risk, interfaces and contractor performance within a live industrial environment.

Key Accountabilities

Safety leadership.

Design coordination and engineering management.

Contractor and construction management.

Quality management.

Programme planning and control.

Interface management.

Commercial and change management.

Risk and opportunity management.

Leadership and team management.

Experience

Experience delivering major UK civil and structural construction projects, with projects exceeding £100m CAPEX preferred.

Experience delivering large-scale industrial, infrastructure, steel, energy, manufacturing or process industry projects.

Significant experience managing EPC, EPCM, construction management and principal contractor delivery models.

Experience working within live operational and brownfield environments.

Strong understanding of design coordination, construction sequencing and commissioning interfaces.

Demonstrated experience managing contractor claims, change control and commercial risk.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of UK construction legislation and construction management principles, including: CDM Regulations 2015. Health & Safety at Work Act.

Construction and engineering contract management principles.

Quality management systems.

Skills

Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Strong planning, scheduling and project controls understanding.

Excellent risk management and problem-solving capability.

Advanced communication and report-writing skills.

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and contractor management teams.

Strong commercial and contract management awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Professional Institution: Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Manager.

Vocational: 10+ years' experience in senior project management roles delivering major civil and structural construction projects.

Experience within steel, heavy industrial, energy, utilities, petrochemical or large infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.

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