Senior Project Manager (Construction)

Asthon A/S; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering business in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex civil engineering projects. The role involves ensuring that construction activities meet quality, safety, and regulatory targets while managing multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in civil engineering project delivery, strong leadership skills, and a command of health and safety management. Benefits include competitive salary and pension contributions.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering major civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of construction operations and site management.
• Excellent leadership skills overseeing on-site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site delivery of complex civil engineering projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary site teams ensuring compliance with targets.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, planning, and procurement teams.

Skills

Project management

Construction methodology

Health & Safety management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related subject

Chartered status (MICE, MAPM, RICS, MCIOB or equivalent)

Job description

Asthon A/S – Senior Project Manager (Construction)

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Job Details

• Pay: Circa £95,000 (Negotiable depending on skillset and experience)
• Hours of Work: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Days (45 hours)
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job Role

As Senior Project Manager (Construction), you will take full responsibility for leading the on‑site delivery of a complex civil engineering project. You will manage all construction activities from the start of site operations through to completion, ensuring that all works meet programme, cost, quality and safety targets.

You will oversee multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring high performance, efficient coordination, and compliance with all regulatory and project requirements. This role requires strong operational leadership, exceptional safety management, and the ability to drive progress, resolve issues, and maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

You will work closely with design, engineering, planning, commercial and procurement teams to ensure construction is delivered effectively and in line with the project's technical and contractual obligations.

This position suits an experienced project leader with a strong background delivering large‑scale civil engineering or infrastructure schemes.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, buildability and site operations
• Demonstrable leadership of on‑site delivery teams including engineers, managers, supervisors and subcontractors
• Excellent command of health & safety management, RAMS, permits, CDM and safe systems of work
• Strong capability in programme management, progress reporting, resource planning and production control
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Experience operating within NEC contract environments
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving abilities under live site conditions

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Chartered status (MICE, MAPM, RICS, MCIOB or equivalent)
• Degree (BEng / BSc) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related subject

Commutable From: Drigg, Seascale, Egremont, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gosforth, Workington, St Bees, Nethertown, Holmrook, Ravenglass.

Similar Job Titles: Construction Project Manager, Senior Construction Manager, Lead Construction Manager, Project Delivery Manager, Senior Site Project Manager, Major Projects Construction Manager, Delivery Project Manager.

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