Project Manager
CV-LibraryWF3, Lofthouse Gate, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 28 April 2026
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Sector: Civil Engineering – Environmental & Water
The Role
We are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor to recruit a Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of design & build projects across the environmental and water sectors.
This is a hands-on position overseeing projects from early stages through to completion, with full responsibility for time, cost, and quality performance.
Projects are regionally based, typically within Yorkshire and surrounding areas (within approximately 1.5 hours of Wakefield).
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the full project lifecycle from design through to delivery
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Coordinate design consultants, site teams, and subcontractors
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Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to specification
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Develop, monitor, and update project programmes
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Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
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Work closely with commercial teams to monitor cost and value
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Identify and drive value engineering opportunities
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Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards
About You
We’re looking for a practical and delivery-focused Project Manager with a background in civil engineering.
Essential:
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Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects
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Engineering background (civil or mechanical preferred)
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Strong understanding of programme management and sequencing
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Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
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Confident overseeing time, cost, and quality
Desirable:
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Experience in the water and/or environmental sectors
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Exposure to design & build project environments
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Some commercial or contractual awareness (e.g. NEC)
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Experience delivering projects in the £500k – £5m range
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to join a growing regional contractor
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Strong pipeline of secured work and repeat business
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Supportive, team-oriented environment
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Real opportunity to take ownership of projects
This role would suit someone who:
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Prefers a hands-on role close to site and delivery
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Has progressed from an engineering or site background
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Takes a solutions-driven approach
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Enjoys working within a regional contractor setting
Apply
If you're a Project Manager / or Agent looking to step up and want to work on meaningful civil engineering projects within the water and environmental sectors, please apply now
Sector: Civil Engineering – Environmental & Water
The Role
We are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor to recruit a Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of design & build projects across the environmental and water sectors.
This is a hands-on position overseeing projects from early stages through to completion, with full responsibility for time, cost, and quality performance.
Projects are regionally based, typically within Yorkshire and surrounding areas (within approximately 1.5 hours of Wakefield).
Key Responsibilities
*
Manage the full project lifecycle from design through to delivery
*
Coordinate design consultants, site teams, and subcontractors
*
Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to specification
*
Develop, monitor, and update project programmes
*
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
*
Work closely with commercial teams to monitor cost and value
*
Identify and drive value engineering opportunities
*
Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards
About You
We’re looking for a practical and delivery-focused Project Manager with a background in civil engineering.
Essential:
*
Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects
*
Engineering background (civil or mechanical preferred)
*
Strong understanding of programme management and sequencing
*
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
*
Confident overseeing time, cost, and quality
Desirable:
*
Experience in the water and/or environmental sectors
*
Exposure to design & build project environments
*
Some commercial or contractual awareness (e.g. NEC)
*
Experience delivering projects in the £500k – £5m range
What’s on Offer
*
Opportunity to join a growing regional contractor
*
Strong pipeline of secured work and repeat business
*
Supportive, team-oriented environment
*
Real opportunity to take ownership of projects
This role would suit someone who:
*
Prefers a hands-on role close to site and delivery
*
Has progressed from an engineering or site background
*
Takes a solutions-driven approach
*
Enjoys working within a regional contractor setting
Apply
If you're a Project Manager / or Agent looking to step up and want to work on meaningful civil engineering projects within the water and environmental sectors, please apply now