Project Manager

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the East Midlands.

This role offers responsibility for multiple construction projects, strong career development prospects and the chance to work with a respected UK civil engineering business.

The successful Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the East Midlands.

Projects may include highways, drainage, groundworks and associated infrastructure works, delivered safely, on programme and within budget for a range of public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Project Manager will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects from pre‑construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overall management of civil engineering construction projects to ensure delivery to programme, budget and quality requirements
• Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all sites
• Managing project teams including Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors
• Coordinating closely with the Commercial team to manage cost control, variations and commercial performance
• Producing and maintaining project programmes, reports and forecasts
• Managing client relationships and ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded
• Overseeing SHE documentation and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and resolving technical or operational challenges
• Supporting continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery

Desired Skills and Experience

This role will suit an experienced construction Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects as a Project Manager
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and performance
• Excellent leadership and people management skills within a construction environment
• Solid understanding of UK health and safety legislation and CDM regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced construction setting
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to complex engineering challenges

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• HND / HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction
• CSCS Card – Supervisory level
• SMSTS

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is acting as the recruitment consultancy for a long-established and growing UK civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands.

The business delivers a wide range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects and holds multiple ISO accreditations, reflecting its commitment to quality, safety and environmental management.

The company offers a supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for long-term career development for high-performing construction professionals.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Potential for flexible working arrangements
• Full‑time position with a 45‑hour working week

Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position

0116 473 5358
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

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