Civil Engineer Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex civil engineering projects from inception through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically capable professional to manage high-value works, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver safe, sustainable and high-quality outcomes.
You will take overall responsibility for project performance, ensuring that programmes, budgets, technical standards and client expectations are consistently met. Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will provide clear leadership throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, mobilisation and delivery of major civil engineering projects.
- Manage project scope, budgets, resources, risks, change control and reporting.
- Develop and maintain detailed programmes, monitoring progress and implementing corrective action where required.
- Build effective relationships with clients, supply chain partners, design teams and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure all works comply with health and safety, environmental, quality and technical requirements.
- Review designs, construction methodologies, specifications and project documentation.
- Support commercial management, procurement, contract administration and cost forecasting.
- Lead project meetings, resolve technical or operational issues and communicate performance to senior stakeholders.
- Coach and develop project managers, engineers and wider delivery teams.
About you
You will be a qualified civil engineer or an experienced construction professional with a strong background in managing major infrastructure, highways, utilities, structures or other civil engineering schemes. You should have a proven record of delivering projects safely, on time and within budget, together with sound knowledge of relevant contract forms and industry standards.
Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A recognised project management qualification, such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent, would be advantageous. Membership of a relevant professional institution and chartered status are desirable.
In return, you will receive a competitive package, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a leading role in delivering significant civil engineering projects.
Civil Engineer Senior Project Manager
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