Civils Project Manager

Project Manager
Project Manager | Major Industrial & Logistics Development | Near Portsmouth
Project Manager 2-Year Contract Near Portsmouth, Hampshire £450 - £550 per day
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a major industrial and logistics development in Hampshire on behalf of a leading Tier 1 contractor.
This is a long-term contract opportunity offering approximately two years of work on a high-profile commercial development. The successful candidate will lead significant enabling and civil engineering packages, ensuring safe delivery, programme adherence and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
The Project
The development is one of the South Coast's largest industrial and logistics schemes, comprising multiple high-specification distribution and commercial units for nationally recognised occupiers.
The scheme incorporates extensive infrastructure, external works and enabling packages and forms part of a significant commercial development programme.
The Role
Reporting into the Senior Project Team, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of enabling and civil engineering works, coordinating subcontractors, stakeholders and project teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
This is a hands-on project leadership role requiring strong technical civil engineering knowledge and previous experience managing large-scale construction projects for Tier 1 contractors.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the delivery of enabling and civil engineering works from pre-construction through to completion
* Lead site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
* Ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company procedures
* Oversee project programmes and monitor progress against key milestones
* Manage project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance
* Coordinate construction activities across multiple workstreams
* Drive quality, compliance and performance standards
* Work closely with commercial, design and site management teams
* Maintain strong client relationships throughout delivery
About You
We are looking for a strong Project Manager with a proven track record delivering civil engineering and enabling works on complex construction projects.
Candidates must be confident leading teams, driving programme performance and managing demanding stakeholder environments.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering civil engineering projects
* Previous experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor
* Strong background in enabling works and infrastructure packages
* Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial or logistics developments
* Excellent planning and programme management skills
* Strong contractual and commercial awareness
* Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
* Strong stakeholder and client-facing skills
Desirable Experience
* Industrial and logistics developments
* Infrastructure and external works packages
Qualifications
* Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
* SMSTS
* CSCS Card
* First Aid (desirable)
What's On Offer
* £450 - £550 per day
* Outside IR35
* Long-term contract (circa 2 years)
* Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor
* Immediate interview availability
To discuss this Project Manager opportunity in confidence, please contact Nathaniel Watkins on (phone number removed)