Project Manager - Civils

This Project Manager position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead complex civil engineering schemes across Greater Manchester. You will take full ownership of multi-project delivery from design through to completion, managing financial forecasting, client relations, and site safety standards.

• Deliver multiple ongoing civil infrastructure projects to scope, schedule, budget, and commercial performance targets.

• Manage financial forecasts, project cost controls, and monthly executive performance reporting.

• Lead site investigations, coordinate work packages, and oversee ITP, RAMS, and QA file management.

• Maintain strong client relationships while identifying value engineering opportunities and pricing variation scope.

You are a highly capable Project Manager with a proven background in heavy civil engineering and water infrastructure. Your expertise includes shaft sinking, deep drainage, and strong commercial management under NEC contract mechanisms.

• Hold a recognized Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering alongside active CSCS Manager, SMSTS, and NEBOSH credentials.

• Demonstrate extensive experience managing water sector infrastructure projects, specifically including shaft sinking and deep drainage.

• Possess strong commercial acumen with deep working knowledge of NEC contracts (Early Warnings and Compensation Events).

• Show proficiency with construction programming tools such as Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.

Our client is an established, privately owned civil engineering contractor that places family values and direct delivery at the core of its business. Recognized for high workplace standards, they foster an inclusive environment that welcomes talent from all backgrounds and identity groups.

• Join a values-driven organization committed to maintaining an open, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

• Benefit from job stability supported by long-term regional framework agreements and major UK infrastructure investment.

• Access structured leadership training, mentoring schemes, and continuous professional development programs.

• Work alongside experienced industry specialists in a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Taking on this senior operational position provides a direct pathway for career growth into Contracts Manager and Regional Operations leadership roles.

• Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by an extensive regional framework pipeline.

• Receive a competitive base salary plus a company car allowance or vehicle scheme.

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, additional loyalty days, and dedicated volunteering leave.

• Gain access to private medical insurance, company pension schemes, life assurance, and continuous service rewards.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

key responsibilities

• Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Shaft Sinking, Deep Drainage, Frameworks, NEC Contracts, Early Warning, Compensation Events, Primavera P6, Cost Forecasting, CSCS Manager, SMSTS, NEBOSH, Greater Manchester, Value Engineering,

skills

water

qualifications

SMSTS

education

BEng civil engineering