Senior Project Manager - Civils Construction

Advertised by Matchtech

Location
Stansted, Essex
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Construction
Remote working
Yes
Posted
6 October 2026
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Job description


Senior Project Manager with experience of delivering complex civil engineering/construction projects within a highly regulated environment (rail, airport, highways utilities etc) required for a permanent position.

This is a position will see you play a key role in the delivery of a £mulit-billion construction programme in Essex.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the delivery of complex civil engineering construction projects through the construction phase
  • Managing project scope, programme, resources, risks and quality requirements
  • Co-ordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders
  • Monitoring project progress and ensuring delivery against agreed milestones
  • Managing commercial, technical and construction-related risks
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety, quality and regulatory standards
  • Preparing project reports and providing clear updates to senior stakeholders
  • Supporting effective communication and collaboration across the wider transformation programme


Job Requirements:

  • Significant experience in project management within complex civil engineering or construction programmes
  • Experience of working through the construction stages of major infrastructure projects
  • Background in a highly regulated industry, such as airports, rail, nuclear or water
  • Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, programme management and governance
  • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions in a complex project environment
  • Strong knowledge of construction delivery, health and safety and quality assurance requirements
  • Ability to commute to Stansted and work on site at least three days per week


Benefits:

  • Opportunity to contribute to a major airport transformation programme
  • Permanent employment within a technically complex infrastructure environment
  • Exposure to high-profile civil engineering and construction activity
  • Collaborative working with experienced multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression


If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in complex civil engineering construction and regulated infrastructure projects, apply now to support the successful delivery of this complex construction programme.

Reference 225692960

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