Project Manager - Civil Engineering

New Role!  Freelance Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Our client has major water and pipeline schemes in the the Wessex area and we need a Project Manager - Civil Engineering to run ECI schemes which cover water, environment agency and marine contracts.  The work covers Somerset, Dorset, with some work around Oxfordshire, London and Bedfordshire regions.

A strong background in EA works, pipelines and water contracting is ideal, as is working with Yorkshire Water and knowing their processes.

The successful candidate will be a team player, strong on management of the site team and managing commercials, all project planning and paperwork along with working closely with the site managers. The company have a flexible approach to off-site working, offering work from local sites, offices or from home depending on what the candidate desires. 

The ideal Project Manager - Civil Engineering candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Good IT skills.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.


• Experience of ECI work.


• Design and Build experience (PC and PD.)


• Excellent time management skills.


• The ability to work as part of a team.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the management of civil engineering.


• CITB SMSTS or NEBOSH equivalent.


• CSCS card.

The Project Manager - Civil Engineering role will include:

• Pre-construction activities such as early contractor involvement, tender programmes, optioneering and value engineering for build only, and design and build packages.


• Working with our Estimator to prepare programmes, methodologies, and budgets.


• Applying for Flood Risk Activity Permits (FRAP.)


• Responsibility for the programme, cost, and value of live projects.


• Liaising with the client to ensure projects run smoothly, and relationships are maintained.


• Administering the NEC contract. Raising contractual notices such as Early Warnings and Notification of Compensation Events.


• Updating the construction Programme to show progress and to demonstrate change.


• Monitoring and managing the health and safety compliance of the project.


• Preparing the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and monitoring its completion.


• Managing and supporting the Site Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors.


• Co-ordinating the temporary works, and planning safety critical activities, e.g. crane lifts, floating plant, piling, pressure testing.

This is a very exciting role for a long term freelance candidate, please get in touch if you require any more information or to be considered.

Please apply online with your CV or call Damian on (phone number removed) for more information on this role