At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects and manage diverse teams across the North West.
- Company: Join a respected civil engineering contractor with over 150 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Supportive and collaborative work environment with long-term career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile infrastructure projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering project management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.
Location - Bolton
Salary/Package - 75,000 - 85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a long-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor with over 150 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Operating across the highways, bridges, drainage, structures, utilities, environmental, and development infrastructure sectors, they have built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically demanding projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. With a strong portfolio of framework agreements and repeat business across both the public and private sectors, the business continues to invest heavily in its people, specialist plant, and modern construction techniques. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their operational leadership team.
The Role
- Leading the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across the North West
- Managing complex highways, bridge, Section 278, and infrastructure schemes from inception through to completion
- Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and site teams
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes
- Managing client relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout project delivery
- Working closely with commercial teams to monitor project performance, budgets, and profitability
- Identifying and mitigating project risks while implementing effective solutions
- Ensuring compliance with all contractual, health & safety, environmental, and quality requirements
- Supporting business development through maintaining strong client relationships and identifying future opportunities
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager within the civil engineering sector
- Essential experience delivering Roads, Bridges, and Section 278 works
- Experience working for a recognised civil engineering contractor
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and civil engineering project delivery
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong commercial awareness and programme management experience
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications
- HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline
- Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
- Competitive basic salary of 75,000 - 85,000
- Attractive benefits package
- Opportunity to join one of the UK's most established civil engineering contractors
- Exposure to high-profile highways and infrastructure projects
- Long-term career progression within a growing operational leadership team
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused working environment
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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