Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Hampshire
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Bonus + Lodge Allowance

James Lambeth Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading UK civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a major infrastructure scheme in Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation across the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors. The company delivers complex projects throughout the UK and has secured a significant pipeline of long-term work, providing excellent career stability and progression opportunities for the right individual.

Working within a collaborative project team and reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, commercial and operational delivery of a major earthworks and infrastructure project, leading site teams and supply chain partners to achieve successful project outcomes.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing Works Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and Quality personnel on site.
• Driving a strong safety-first culture across all project activities.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Managing subcontractor performance and maintaining programme delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and joint venture partners.
• Monitoring project progress, budgets and resource requirements.
• Contributing to programme development and ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget.
• Managing procurement activities and subcontractor accounts.
• Producing weekly progress and commercial reports.
• Supporting CVRs, forecasting and financial performance reviews.
• Identifying and mitigating operational, commercial and contractual risks.
• Managing NEC contract requirements and client communications.
• Mentoring and developing engineering and site management teams.

About You

Applications are welcomed from Project Managers with a background in civil engineering, infrastructure, earthworks, water, highways or major construction projects.

To be considered, you should ideally possess:

• Degree or HND qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience delivering large-scale civil engineering projects as a Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience working under Design & Build forms of contract.
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme management capabilities.
• Experience managing Site Agents, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will be of particular interest:

• Major infrastructure projects.
• Earthworks and bulk excavation.
• Water and environmental schemes.
• Reservoir, flood defence or water resource projects.
• Heavy civil engineering works.
• NEC4 contract administration.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Generous lodge allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Long-term pipeline of secured infrastructure projects.

About the Company

Our client is a recognised civil engineering contractor with a long-established presence in the UK infrastructure sector. They specialise in delivering technically challenging projects across earthworks, water, environmental, highways and major infrastructure markets, working with both public and private sector clients. Their continued growth and strong order book make this an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager seeking long-term career development within a successful and forward-thinking organisation.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact James Lambeth Recruitment.