Project Manager-Civil Engineering

Position: Project Manager-Civil Engineering (Permanent)
Project Manager – Rail Civils

Location:

Chelmsford (with regional travel)
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

A leading rail and civil engineering SME in the South East is experiencing sustained growth and a full order book. As a result, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver rail civils projects across Anglia and the wider Southern region.

This is a key leadership role with real influence — managing projects end-to-end while helping grow the company’s self-delivery and project management capability.

The Role

* Deliver rail civils projects from tender award to final account

* Lead programmes, budgets, H&S, quality and client relationships

* Support bids and help secure new work

* Drive productivity, performance and programme certainty

* Act as the main client interface and senior site leader

About You

* 5+ years’ experience in rail civil engineering

* 5+ years as a Project Manager / Project Lead

* Strong NEC4 contract knowledge

* Proven record of delivering projects safely, on time and profitably

* Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering / Construction

* Confident leader, commercially astute, client-facing

* Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

* £65k–£75k salary + company car

* Pension, 28 days holiday, flexible working

* Clear progression and professional development

* Opportunity to shape a growing rail civils capability

* Volunteering days and a people-first culture

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this high-impact opportunity in the rail sector