At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects in a dynamic port environment.
- Company: Knights Brown, an independent contractor known for complex engineering work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team focused on delivering high-quality projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while developing your skills in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Dover / Rochester, Kent
Division: Southern & South East
Sector: Civil engineering / marine / coasts & ports
Role type: Operations
Role overview
Lead civil engineering works in a live 24/7 port environment. Knights Brown is an independent civil engineering contractor delivering complex work across coasts & ports, energy, water utilities, infrastructure and buildings. We are looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead the safe planning and delivery of marine and landside construction projects within a live operational port environment. This role takes full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring work is delivered safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining strong coordination across stakeholders, contractors and operational teams.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and engineering works across marine and landside scopes
- Develop and manage project programmes, sequencing and delivery plans, including lookaheads and risk mitigation
- Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, mobilisation and performance management
- Coordinate design management, approvals and technical assurance to ensure compliant delivery
- Drive site team performance, supporting development and maintaining high standards of delivery
- Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and all health, safety and environmental requirements
- Maintain quality assurance processes, documentation and successful commissioning and handover
What we’re looking for
- Experience delivering civil engineering or construction projects in complex operational environments (e.g. ports, infrastructure, utilities)
- Proven ability to manage programme, sequencing and delivery under constraints
- Strong knowledge of UK health & safety regulations, including CDM 2015
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary works and subcontractor interfaces
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and contract administration capability
Essential
- Marine or port environment project experience
- Temporary Works / lifting operations or First Aid qualifications
- Relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in civil engineering or construction
Why join Knights Brown
- Real engineering work – complex projects in live operational environments
- Direct delivery model – engineering-led teams with full project ownership
- Responsibility with support – lead high-value projects with experienced backing
- Progression through experience – develop through delivery of complex infrastructure works
- A place you belong – collaborative, straightforward culture focused on outcomes
Location & travel
Site-based role within a secure port environment in Kent. Travel between project locations required.
Our commitment
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunity. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
Civil Engineering Project Manager in Dover employer: Knights Brown
Knights Brown is an exceptional employer, offering Civil Engineering Project Managers the chance to lead complex projects in a dynamic 24/7 port environment in Kent. With a strong focus on collaboration and professional development, employees benefit from direct project ownership and the support of experienced teams, ensuring a rewarding work culture that prioritises safety and quality. The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, providing equal opportunities for all, including those from the Armed Forces Community.
