Project Manager

Published

November 2, 2026

Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Category

Civil Engineering

Job Type

Permanent

Reference

PMCVMI1

Salary

70000 - 80000 per annum

Start date

Contact Name

Jake Chinn

Contact Email

Description

Project Manager – Civil Engineering / Drainage
Location: Birmingham & Coventry
Salary: Up to 80,000 per annum + package
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the Birmingham and Coventry areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Project Manager with a background in rail, track drainage, groundworks or heavy civils to take responsibility for the successful delivery of major civil engineering packages.

You will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of site operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, within budget and to the required quality and programme standards.

Working closely with Site Agents, Sub Agents, Engineers and the wider project team, you will play a key role in driving project performance and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned civil engineering and drainage packages.
Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance.
Lead and coordinate Site Agents, Engineers, Foremen, subcontractors and site teams.
Oversee the delivery of track drainage, drainage installation, pipework, chambers, ducting and associated civils.
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements and programme.
Monitor progress against key project milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources to maximise productivity and efficiency.
Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants and key project stakeholders.
Ensure project risks, changes and issues are identified, managed and reported.
Oversee health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all site operations.
Ensure RAMS, inspection and test plans and other project documentation are maintained.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works are completed to the required standards.
Manage project reporting, progress meetings and contractual requirements.
Support commercial teams with cost control, variations and forecasting.
Drive a positive health and safety culture across the project team.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working as a Project Manager within civil engineering, rail infrastructure or major infrastructure projects.

Experience delivering track drainage would be highly desirable, although candidates with a strong background in drainage, groundworks or heavy civils will also be considered.

You will be an organised and commercially aware Project Manager with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex site operations and deliver projects to programme, budget and specification.

Ideally, you will have:

Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure.
Strong experience delivering drainage, groundworks and/or heavy civils packages.
Track drainage or rail infrastructure experience would be highly desirable.
Experience managing Site Agents, Engineers, Foremen and subcontractors.
Strong understanding of construction programmes, budgets and commercial management.
Good knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, RAMS and project documentation.
Experience managing client relationships and project stakeholders.
Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive project delivery.
Relevant construction qualifications.
SMSTS qualification.
CSCS card.
Rail experience and relevant rail competencies would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to 80,000 per annum + package.
Permanent position with an established civil engineering contractor.
Involvement in major infrastructure projects across Birmingham and Coventry.
Opportunity to lead significant drainage and civil engineering packages.
Long-term career development opportunities.
Supportive project environment with an experienced delivery team.