Project Manager

Company: Navartis
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Location: Bowburn
Job Description:

Job Description

Civils Project Manager

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Location: Bowburn

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Salary: Competitive, DOE

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Job Type: Permanent

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Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

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About the Company

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Our client delivers civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the North East, Tees Valley, Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Their work includes highways, public realm, flood alleviation, active travel and bridge projects, ranging from smaller schemes through to major capital works.

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The business has a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork and developing its people, with a growing pipeline of general civils projects.

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About the Role

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We are looking for an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of civil engineering projects from planning through to completion.

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You will manage site teams, subcontractors, programmes, commercial performance, health and safety and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

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The role will suit a Project Manager with strong general civils experience who is comfortable managing projects valued at £5m+ and leading teams of engineers, site agents and subcontractors.

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The key responsibilities for this Civils Project Manager role are:

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  • Manage the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering projects
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  • Lead site teams and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
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  • Develop and manage project programmes and weekly updates
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  • Prepare and review RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and project documentation
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  • Manage temporary works requirements where required
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  • Monitor project progress, costs, risks and opportunities
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  • Manage NEC and JCT contract requirements
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  • Support the commercial team with variations, quotations and measurements
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  • Develop procurement schedules and manage subcontractor performance
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  • Lead client, internal and progress meetings
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  • Produce weekly and monthly project reports
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  • Maintain accurate site and project records
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  • Manage health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
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  • Identify defects and ensure corrective actions are completed
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  • Manage project handover and H&S file documentation
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  • Mentor and develop engineers and site agents
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Experience required for this Civils Project Manager role are:

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  • Minimum 10 years' civil engineering experience
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  • Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects valued at £5m+
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  • Strong experience managing site teams of 5 or more
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  • Experience working with NEC contracts, particularly NEC3/NEC4
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  • Good understanding of project programmes and planning software
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  • Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains
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  • Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
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  • Experience producing project reports and commercial information
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  • HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant subject
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  • 5-day SMSTS
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  • Gold CSCS card or equivalent
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  • Full UK driving licence
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Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Civils Project Manager role are:

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  • Experience with JCT contracts
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  • Temporary Works Coordinator experience
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  • First Aid at Work qualification
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  • ICE or CIOB membership
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  • Leadership or management training
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  • Experience delivering highways, flood alleviation, public realm, bridge or active travel schemes
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Package and Benefits of the Civils Project Manager role:

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  • Competitive salary depending on experience
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  • Permanent position
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  • Opportunity to work on civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region
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  • Career development and progression opportunities
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  • Professional development and training
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  • Supportive working environment
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  • Opportunity to work on projects ranging from smaller schemes through to major capital works
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Posted: August 29th, 2026