Project Manager
Kenton Black · Birmingham, England ·
Published August 21, 2026 Location Birmingham, United Kingdom Category Civil Engineering Job Type FreelanceReference OD PM MTLW Salary 500 per day Start date 2026-08-21 Contact Name Ollie Deakin Contact Email apply.a4ljw55mjvtd@aptrack.co.uk DescriptionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established 50m turnover civils contractor delivering a portfolio of major infrastructure projects across the Midlands.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of a water-biased infrastructure project, with a strong focus on heavy civils and reinforced concrete structures. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background who is comfortable managing complex construction packages from pre-construction through to completion.
The RoleAs Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of the project, managing site teams, subcontractors, commercial performance, programme, health & safety and quality. You will be expected to provide strong leadership across a technically demanding scheme, working closely with the client, consultants, subcontractors and internal commercial and engineering teams.
Key responsibilities will include
- Managing the project from mobilisation through to completion.- Overall responsibility for programme, delivery, cost, quality and H&S.- Managing water infrastructure and heavy civils packages.- Overseeing the construction of reinforced concrete structures, foundations and associated civils.- Managing earthworks, drainage, underground services and associated infrastructure.- Coordinating subcontractors and specialist supply chains.- Leading site teams including Site Agents, Engineers and Foremen.- Reviewing and managing construction programmes and short-term planning.- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and ITPs.- Managing RAMS, WPPs, permits and construction documentation.- Working closely with the commercial team on change, cost control and forecasting.- Liaising with clients, designers and stakeholders.- Driving quality, environmental and health & safety standards across the project.- Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.- Ensuring successful handover and close-out of works.
About YouThe ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Manager within the civil engineering/infrastructure sector, with a proven background delivering water, heavy civils or similar major infrastructure projects. You should have strong experience of:- Water infrastructure projects.- Heavy civils and complex construction.- RC structures and reinforced concrete works.- Earthworks, drainage and below-ground infrastructure.- Managing multidisciplinary site teams.- Subcontractor and stakeholder management.- Programme and project delivery.- Construction planning and commercial awareness.- Working within structured QA and H&S systems.- Delivering projects safely, on programme and to budget.
Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or established civil engineering contractor would be highly advantageous. The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing 50m turnover contractor with a strong pipeline of infrastructure work across the Midlands.
The role would suit a Project Manager who enjoys being hands-on with project delivery and wants to work on technically challenging water-biased infrastructure, heavy civils and RC structures projects.