Project Manager

Overview — Project Manager, London

We are working with an exciting contractor to recruit a Project Manager to lead multiple civil, utilities and rail-related projects across London. You will be accountable for safe, on-time delivery to budget and programme, driving commercial performance and client satisfaction while working closely with estimating, design and site teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of projects from design through to completion and handover, ensuring quality and client requirements are met.

• Produce and own project forecasts, cost control, change management and monthly performance reporting.

• Develop, manage and challenge programmes and short-term look-ahead plans (Primavera P6 or equivalent).

• Chair site meetings, maintain clear site records and ensure effective subcontractor management.

• Drive constructible, cost-effective engineering solutions and coordinate site investigations and temporary works.

• Maintain robust project plans, risk registers, method statements, environmental and waste plans.

• Act as H&S leader on projects: cascade briefings, ensure procedures are followed and maintain HSE documentation.

• Manage quality delivery: produce/close out ITPs, QA files, technical queries, as-builts and O&M manuals.

• Support estimating and commercial activities, including preparing proposals for additional works and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and demonstrable civil/utility/rail project experience.

• CSCS Manager card, SMSTS and NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

• Proven experience with Primavera P6 (or similar) and short-term look-ahead programme management.

• Strong commercial awareness, cost forecasting and contract management experience (NEC3/4 familiarity desirable).

• Excellent communication, leadership and team management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

• Experience with temporary works coordination and site supervision responsibilities.

Preferred / Desirable

• Chartered status (CEng/MICE) or working towards it.

• Experience on projects for organisations such as Thames Water or Network Rail.

• LUL BTA / PTS, AP Lifting, TWC or other relevant site tickets.

• Previous CRE-C or similar role experience on complex civils/rail works.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and company pension

• Life assurance and private medical cover

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and loyalty days

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice and volunteering allowance

• Company car/green car scheme, car allowance or van

• Leadership, management training and ongoing professional development

• Regular performance reviews, career progression support and recognition awards

If you’re an experienced Project Manager who delivers civils, rail or utilities projects to a high standard and wants to join an exciting contractor in London, apply now.