Project Manager

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the East Midlands.

This role offers responsibility for multiple construction projects, strong career development prospects and the chance to work with a respected UK civil engineering business.

Project Details

The successful Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the East Midlands.

Projects may include highways, drainage, groundworks and associated infrastructure works, delivered safely, on programme and within budget for a range of public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Project Manager will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overall management of civil engineering construction projects to ensure delivery to programme, budget and quality requirements
• Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all sites
• Managing project teams including Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors
• Coordinating closely with the Commercial team to manage cost control, variations and commercial performance
• Producing and maintaining project programmes, reports and forecasts
• Managing client relationships and ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded
• Overseeing SHE documentation and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and resolving technical or operational challenges
• Supporting continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery

Desired Skills and Experience

This role will suit an experienced construction Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects as a Project Manager
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and performance
• Excellent leadership and people management skills within a construction environment
• Solid understanding of UK health and safety legislation and CDM regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced construction setting
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to complex engineering challenges

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• HND / HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction
• CSCS Card – Supervisory level
• SMSTS
• NRSWA Supervisor
• First Aid qualification

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is acting as the recruitment consultancy for a long-established and growing UK civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands.

The business delivers a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects and holds multiple ISO accreditations, reflecting its commitment to quality, safety and environmental management.

The company offers a supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for long-term career development for high-performing construction professionals.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Potential for flexible working arrangements
• Full-time position with a 45-hour working week