Project Manager – Civil Engineering Main Contractor – Leeds

A well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join its regional delivery team based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven civil engineering professional seeking a long-term role with a cash-rich, award-winning business delivering a varied portfolio of design & build infrastructure schemes across the region. Projects typically include highways, drainage, public realm, structures, cycleways and footpaths.

Current live sites include Dewsbury, Brighouse, Abbeydale, St John’s, Beverley, Elland, Drypool, Rotherham (x2) and Barton. Upcoming pipeline includes further work across Kirklees & Calderdale, Lincolnshire, York, Rotherham, Barnsley, North Yorkshire, Bradford, Hull and the East Riding, offering strong long-term security and regional work only.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full cradle-to-grave responsibility for project delivery, from pre-start through to handover and final account.

Depending on the size and complexity of the scheme, you may either lead a larger individual project, typically valued at £5m–£8m+, or oversee multiple projects or packages concurrently.

You will be responsible for planning, resourcing and coordinating delivery, managing client interfaces, driving programme performance, and ensuring high standards across safety, quality and commercial outcomes.

Supported by an established commercial and operational structure, you will be expected to set standards on site, remove blockers, and ensure the team has clear direction throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project leadership & delivery

• Lead the project team and supply chain from pre-start through to handover and final account
• Drive strong performance across safety, programme, quality and cost control
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme requirements
• Maintain accurate project records, reporting and governance throughout delivery

Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

• Set and maintain best practice H&S standards across the project
• Produce and manage key delivery documents including Construction Phase Plans and environmental management plans
• Drive defect-free delivery through effective QA planning, inspection regimes and close-out processes
• Maintain strong housekeeping, site presentation and audit readiness at all times

Programme & planning

• Own the master programme and ensure look-ahead planning is effective and communicated
• Identify constraints early, remove blockers and keep stakeholders aligned
• Provide accurate progress reporting and forecasting, including credible recovery plans where needed

Commercial & contractual

• Demonstrate a strong working understanding of NEC contracts, including early warnings, change control and risk management
• Work closely with the commercial team on subcontract packages, valuations, progress measurement and CVR input
• Ensure subcontractor performance meets contractual requirements and programme needs

Client & stakeholder management

• Act as the key client-facing lead, presenting professionally and building trust
• Manage external stakeholders and third parties in a collaborative, solutions-led manner
• Communicate project objectives, risks, mitigation and progress clearly throughout delivery

People leadership

• Lead, coach and mentor Site Agents, Engineers and wider site teams
• Build effective working relationships across operations, design and commercial teams
• Help develop succession within the team and raise standards through consistent leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Project Management experience delivering civil engineering main contractor schemes
• Track record of successfully delivering works such as highways, drainage, public realm, structures, cycleways and footpaths
• Experience leading projects in the £5m–£8m+ range as the main delivery lead, or managing multiple projects concurrently
• HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Strong NEC contract knowledge, including practical understanding of change control and risk management
• Confident and credible client-facing communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, accurate reporting, and confidence using digital systems for programme, QA and reporting
• Ability to lead from the front, set standards and develop others
• Full UK driving licence

Professional membership such as ICE or CIOB would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Package & Why Join

• Very competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car or car allowance, pension and standard industry benefits
• Regional work only with no requirement to lodge away
• Interesting and varied design & build civil engineering schemes
• Secure pipeline of work and genuine long-term progression opportunities

Apply / Confidentiality

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with any third party until we have discussed the opportunity in more detail and you are happy to proceed. The name of the hiring company will also be disclosed during that conversation.

To apply, simply click “Apply for this Job” on this listing, or email your CV to cv@fulcrumrecruit.com

For a confidential discussion beforehand, call 07880 369 557