Project Manager – Heavy Civils, Tunnels

Joseph Gallagher Limited

. Take overall responsibility for the safe, commercial and operational management of major heavy civils and tunnelling projects .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing heavy civil engineering and tunnelling projects, ensuring compliance with NEC4 Contracts and delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential for driving project success and maintaining client relationships.

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Project ManagementNEC4 ContractsCost ControlRisk ManagementCivil Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Heavy Civil EngineeringTunnellingDesign ManagementProgramme ManagementForecastingValue AssessmentsProject PlansRAMSITPsWaste Management Plans

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingCommercial Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Site DiariesProject RecordsReporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SMSTS QualificationTemporary Works CoordinatorChartered Engineer Status

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsSheet PilingReinforced Concrete StructuresDeep ExcavationsUtilities InfrastructurePipejackingMicrotunnelling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take overall responsibility for the safe, commercial and operational management of major heavy civils and tunnelling projects
Report to the Contracts Manager
Manage projects from contract award through completion, delivering safely, on programme, within budget and to required standards
Lead project teams delivering heavy civil engineering and tunnelling projects
Maximise commercial performance and control costs related to variations, unplanned works and additional resources
Produce procurement schedules and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontract resources
Forecast project performance, financial results and programme status
Report risks and opportunities to the Senior Management Team
Deliver projects to specified quality standards without defects
Produce and implement Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs and Waste Management Plans
Manage project programmes and drive progress toward contractual milestones
Maintain site diaries, project records and reporting systems
Chair meetings with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements and statutory regulations
Maintain relationships with clients, designers, supply chain partners and operational teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing heavy civils and infrastructure projects as a Project Manager
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent as a minimum
Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC4 Contracts, particularly Option A
Experience in Design Management, Programme Management and Risk Management
Proven experience producing CVRs, managing cost control, forecasting and value assessments
SMSTS qualification
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project budgets effectively
Ability to challenge designs and resolve engineering and construction issues through to conclusion
Ability to independently manage and successfully deliver projects with minimal guidance
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Broad civil engineering background, particularly in sheet piling, reinforced concrete structures, RC chambers, deep excavations, utilities infrastructure, tunnelling and shaft construction, pipejacking and microtunnelling (desirable)
Temporary Works Coordinator qualification (desirable)
Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, safety, quality and wellbeing emphasized as part of everyday work conversations
Opportunity to work on major heavy civils and tunnelling infrastructure projects
Professional development opportunity toward Chartered Engineer status