Project Manager - Civils
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Position Overview & Specifications
McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer (Project Manager) to join the team.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
We are seeking a Civil Engineer (Project Manager) to manage and deliver a quality service and product to our clients in line with the project goals.
- Manage the engineering, design/installation process, and to minimise risks associated with this to the project and to the company.
- Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, including those of other parties and ensure compliance.
- Produce, implement and approve where appropriate, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained.
- Ensure Non-conformance Reports (NCR) are issued recorded, closed out and the NCR register kept up to date.
- Communicate programme risks to the Contract Manager and produce records and notices for contractual correspondence.
- Attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with the Client, the Designers, Specialist Contractors and other team members.
- Contribute to the regular Project Reports, attend Project Meetings and contribute value engineering skills.
- Review designers and contractor’s drawings for completeness of information and compliance with contract requirements.
- Check ongoing installation for compliance with contract requirements
- Provide expertise in planning and executing the materials handling equipment commissioning.
- Responsible for the engineering works on their projects in conjunction with the project team.
- Produce monthly Status Reports and provide guidance in the production of the project programme.
- Represent the Company at Pre-qualification, Pre-tender and Tender meetings and presentations.
- Manage the project in line with the contract, including any amendments.
- Maintain and report information to the CM and QS as requested for contractual notices and other correspondence with the client and subcontractors.
- Fully understand the Employers Requirements, Contractors Proposals and contract sum analysis including preliminaries budget.
- Attend sub-contractor pre-let meetings, contribute to production of sub-contract orders, ensuring site management are aware of the scope and content.
- Ensure the client, CM and QS are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
The successful candidate must be willing to work throughout the UK.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Manager - Civils roles across McLaughlin & Harvey Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £61,215 - £70,348 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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