Civil Engineering Project Manager

About the Role

Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager looking for your next challenge with a leading Main Contractor in the Northeast?

We are seeking a dynamic, operationally strong Project Manager to lead the safe, timely, and commercially successful delivery of multi-disciplinary civil engineering schemes across the region.

You will take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, managing site teams, direct labour, and specialist subcontractors while keeping a tight grip on programme schedules and NEC contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Lead the day-to-day execution of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to technical specification.
• Commercial & Contract Management: Manage project budgets, compile status reports, and administer contracts (such as NEC4), working closely with the     commercial team to maximise profitability.
• Health & Safety: Enforce rigorous SHEQ standards, write site-specific RAMS, and ensure compliance with all CDM regulations.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, local authorities, design teams, and community stakeholders.
• Team  Leadership: Mentor, manage, and motivate site engineers, foremen, and supply chain partners.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven Main Contractor Experience: A solid track record acting as Project Manager for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Diverse  Civils Background: Demonstrable experience managing a mix of infrastructure packages, specifically including:

·      Highways & Earthworks: Bulk excavations, road profiles, and pavement construction.

 ·      Structures: Bridges, retaining walls, or concrete slab installations.

 ·      Flood Alleviation & Water Projects: Drainage, sustainable drainage systems (SUDs), flood risk management, or clean/wastewater infrastructure.

‍Qualifications:

·       Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

·      SMSTS, CSCS Black Card

 ·      Deep understanding of NEC contract suites.

Mobility:

·       A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across regional sites in the North East.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary tailored to experience.
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Structured career progression pathways within a growing regional framework.

How to Apply

If you have the diverse civil engineering background required to drive these high-profile regional projects forward, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your updated CV, and I will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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