Project Manager-Civil Engineering

Whiteoak Associates

Project Manager – Rail Civils
Location: Chelmsford (with regional travel)
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

A leading rail and civil engineering SME in the South East is experiencing sustained growth and a full order book. As a result, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver rail civils projects across Anglia and the wider Southern region.

This is a key leadership role with real influence — managing projects end-to-end while helping grow the company’s self-delivery and project management capability.

The Role

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Deliver rail civils projects from tender award to final account

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Lead programmes, budgets, H&S, quality and client relationships

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Support bids and help secure new work

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Drive productivity, performance and programme certainty

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Act as the main client interface and senior site leader

About You

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5+ years’ experience in rail civil engineering

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5+ years as a Project Manager / Project Lead

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Strong NEC4 contract knowledge

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Proven record of delivering projects safely, on time and profitably

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Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering / Construction

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Confident leader, commercially astute, client-facing

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Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

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£65k–£75k salary + company car

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Pension, 28 days holiday, flexible working

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Clear progression and professional development

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Opportunity to shape a growing rail civils capability

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Volunteering days and a people-first culture

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this high-impact opportunity in the rail sector