At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major civil engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring high standards and safety.
- Company: Established civil engineering contractor with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, company vehicle, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training and clear career progression.
- Why this job: Join a growing organisation and make a real impact on high-profile projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and proven project management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are working on behalf of a well-established civil engineering contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their civils project delivery team, supporting a number of civil engineering projects across East Lothian and the wider region. Reporting to the Contracts Manager and Contracts Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects.
Unlike many contractors, this business self-delivers its work and is seeking a Project Manager who is confident, leading from the front and taking full ownership on site. The role will involve regional travel with occasional overnight stays depending on project location. In return, our client offers an excellent lodge allowance for working away, alongside the opportunity to deliver high-profile schemes and progress within a growing organisation.
The Role
- Lead the delivery of major civil engineering projects from mobilisation through to completion
- Manage Works Managers, Site Agents, Engineers, and Quality teams to drive performance and maintain high standards
- Promote a strong "safety first" culture, ensuring full HSEQ compliance
- Take ownership of programmes, budgets, and reporting (including CVRs through to final account)
- Procure and manage plant, labour, materials, and subcontractors to ensure efficiency and value
- Review and interpret technical drawings and client specifications
- Liaise closely with design teams to inform and implement design decisions
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, resolving operational and contractual issues proactively
- Support and mentor junior team members
Candidate Requirements
- Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
- Proven experience operating as a Project Manager within a civil engineering contractor environment
- Knowledge of FIDIC contracts (desirable)
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and subcontractors
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and project planning / reporting systems
- Good understanding of the design process and ability to collaborate with designers
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Flexible to travel with overnight stays when required
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (circa 75,000)
- Excellent bonus scheme
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Lodge allowance for working away
- Pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development
- Strong pipeline of secured work and clear career progression
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PM to join a well-established civils contractor that genuinely listens to their staff and supports them 100% in driving their projects forward by rewarding them both financially and career wise.
Only apply if you have UK experience, so if interested in hearing more, please contact me on the details below.
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