Project Manager

Civils Project Manager

Location: Cambridge and Peterborough
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Type: Permanent
 
We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager to oversee schemes across the Eastern region, covering the Cambridge and Peterborough areas. The role offers the chance to lead on a mix of challenging and high-impact infrastructure projects highways schemes.
This is a great opportunity for a proven leader in the civils space who enjoys delivering technically complex projects while nurturing and developing teams around them.
 
 
What you'll be doing:
·Leading site teams, operatives and subcontractors to deliver schemes safely and to programme
·Preparing and implementing project documentation - including method statements, risk assessments and management plans
·Monitoring contract performance against programme and budget
·Working closely with clients and consultants, maintaining strong relationships throughout the lifecycle of the project
·Overseeing design coordination and liaising with technical teams
·Supporting commercial teams with subcontractor assessment and procurement
·Mentoring and developing junior staff members and engineers
·Championing health, safety, quality and environmental standards across the board
 
 
 
What we're looking for:
·A Project Manager with a strong civils background
·Excellent people and communication skills
·Comfortable managing change, deadlines, and subcontract packages
·A relevant civil engineering qualification (HND, HNC, BEng or equivalent)
·Valid SMSTS and CSCS
·First Aid at Work (preferred but not essential)
·Right to work in the UK
 
 
What's on offer:
·Company car or car allowance
·Enhanced pension contribution (up to 8%)
·25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
·Life assurance (4x salary)
·Training and progression support tailored to you
·Cycle to work scheme & employee wellbeing platform
·Regular social events
 
 
If you're a Project Manager who thrives in a hands-on role, wants to work across meaningful infrastructure projects, and is looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking contractor, I'd love to hear from you.
 
Drop me call on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
 
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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