Project Manager
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Job Title: Project Manager – Canal Network Infrastructure (ECI)
Location: Coventry to Milton Keynes (with travel across the route)
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
About the Role
A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of works across a canal network portfolio between Coventry and Milton Keynes. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing complex civil engineering projects along operational waterways.
The successful candidate must have proven experience delivering ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) projects and demonstrate a steady, consistent work history on similar infrastructure schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle delivery of canal and waterways infrastructure projects from ECI through to completion.
- Manage Early Contractor Involvement phases, including buildability reviews, risk mitigation, programme development, and cost planning.
- Work collaboratively with clients, designers, and supply chain partners during pre-construction and delivery phases.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience delivering ECI works within civil engineering or infrastructure.
- Demonstrable track record on canal, waterways, flood defence, or similar heavy civils projects.
- Steady employment history showing consistent progression and delivery on comparable schemes.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts (particularly NEC3/NEC4).
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), and relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working on live waterway or environmentally sensitive sites.
- Background in structural, geotechnical, or marine/civil engineering works.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension and healthcare scheme
- Strong pipeline of secured canal infrastructure works
- Long-term career progression opportunities