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Civils Project Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Anderson Knight is seeking an experienced and driven Civils Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of civil engineering projects across the West Midlands region. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and technical expertise across a range of civil engineering works including highways, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, utilities, and public realm projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
• Manage multiple civil engineering projects simultaneously across the West Midlands.
• Lead projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, monitoring progress against key milestones.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements and client expectations.
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with company policies, legislation and industry best practice.
• Conduct site visits, audits and inspections as required.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses and corrective actions.
Commercial Management
• Monitor project budgets, costs and financial performance.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to manage valuations, variations, forecasts and final accounts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure effective procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers.
Client & Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, utility providers and key stakeholders.
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project-related issues and escalations.
Team Leadership
• Lead and motivate Site Managers, Engineers and operational teams.
• Support recruitment, development and performance management of project personnel.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing project culture.
Quality Assurance
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications, drawings and quality standards.
• Implement and maintain quality management processes.
• Oversee project documentation and handover requirements.
Essential Requirements
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong background delivering infrastructure, highways, drainage, utilities or general civils projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience managing project budgets and commercial performance.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
Desirable Qualifications
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Managers Card.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• First Aid at Work.
• NEC contract experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIOB or equivalent).
Key Competencies
• Leadership and decision-making
• Commercial awareness
• Problem solving and risk management
• Planning and organisation
• Client relationship management

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