Project Manager

Project Manager – Civil Engineering / Construction

Newton Abbot, Devon | £45,000–£55,000 DOE + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

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Project managing civil engineering and construction projects for an established, growing specialist engineering consultancy and contractor based near Newton Abbot, Devon.

This innovative business delivers technically interesting civil engineering, structural engineering and environmental infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. With a reputation for engineering excellence, practical innovation and sustainable solutions, the company offers the opportunity to manage varied projects that make a genuine difference to the natural environment.

You will join a collaborative team of engineers and technical specialists, benefiting from excellent professional development, genuine autonomy and clear opportunities for career progression.

This Project Manager / Civil Engineering Project Manager opportunity could also suit experienced Site Engineers, Civil Engineers or Construction Managers looking to develop their project management careers.

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The Project Manager / Construction Project Manager job itself, where you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of specialist civil engineering and infrastructure projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to construction completion and handover.

Working closely with clients, designers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers, you will manage project programmes, budgets, commercial performance, quality and health and safety.

More specifically, you will:

Manage civil engineering and construction projects to agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.

Lead project planning, mobilisation, construction delivery and successful handover.

Act as the principal day-to-day contact for clients, attending progress meetings and providing regular updates.

Procure, appoint and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance and payments.

Manage project budgets, cost reporting, financial forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.

Administer NEC and/or JCT construction contracts, including variations, early warnings and compensation events.

Develop, monitor and maintain construction programmes and project schedules.

Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and construction health and safety requirements.

Liaise with civil, structural and other engineering designers to resolve technical queries and manage design changes.

Coordinate project completion, handover documentation, as-built information and quality records.

You will have

To succeed as Project Manager / Civil Engineering Project Manager, you will ideally have a Civil Engineering degree or relevant equivalent qualification, alongside experience delivering civil engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.

You will also demonstrate:

Proven experience managing or delivering civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects.

Strong project planning, organisation, coordination and communication skills.

Sound commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and financial control.

Working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT construction contracts.

Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and client relationships.

Good understanding of CDM 2015, construction site safety and quality standards.

Competence with Microsoft Excel and construction programming software.

A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving and project delivery.

Full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional UK travel and overnight stays.

Experience of Design & Build projects, progress towards professional membership, or qualifications such as SMSTS, SSSTS or CSCS would be advantageous.

An interest in environmental engineering, water infrastructure, rivers, sustainability or ecological restoration would be particularly welcome, although previous experience in these specialist sectors is not essential.

Applications from ex-forces personnel, veterans and military engineers are also encouraged, particularly those with transferable experience in Royal Engineers, military construction, infrastructure delivery, engineering operations or project management.

You will get

As Project Manager / Construction Project Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including:

£45,000–£55,000 salary, depending on experience.

Annual bonus.

Company pension scheme.

Mentoring, specialist training and professional development.

Clear opportunities for career progression.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Diverse and technically interesting engineering projects.

The satisfaction of delivering infrastructure with genuine environmental benefits.

Based near Newton Abbot, South Devon, this permanent, full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a specialist engineering business delivering meaningful projects.

Macstaff is a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising the valuable skills and experience of serving personnel, veterans and military families. We welcome applications from service leavers, veterans and reservists with relevant transferable engineering, construction and project management experience.

You can apply

If you are an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Infrastructure Project Manager or Civil Engineer ready for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.

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