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Posted 21 July, 2026

Civils Project Manager

Elvet Recruitment
WF1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a growing civil engineering main contractor to oversee projects across their Yorkshire Water workload. Off the back of a very successful AMP7, this contractor is now in the AMP8 framework with Yorkshire Water running until 2030. They have strong capabilities for in-house turnkey packages and a large workload expected across West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. Wide range of projects covering: storm tanks, combined sewer overflows, manhole construction, pipe nests, pumping stations etc. Project values up to £5m. Duties/Responsibilities include: * Management of multiple projects * Buildability / feasibility - working with internal design team & consultancies * Line manager for staff * Monitoring KPI's & deadline targets * Creating and updating work programmes * Leading ECI (early contractor involvement) and early investigation works * Communicating with commercial team to control budgets & track costs * Issuing early warnings & compensation events * Produce documentation for sites including RAMS * Allocate project resource and sub-contractors Experience required: * Must have proven experience at Project Manager level with a principal contractor on civil engineering / infrastructure projects (values £5m+) * Experience managing Water / Heavy Civils projects as PC * Experience with NEC 3 or NEC 4 contracts is essential * Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) * Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS and Full Driver's License * TWC / Appointed Person tickets are beneficial Remuneration: A salary of up to £72,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: 1. Company vehicle or allowance 2. Fuel card 3. Annual leave 4. Agile working - flexibility to choose your own diary 5. Discretionary bonus scheme 6. Pension scheme 7. And more... For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment