Project Manager

Costain Group PLC

Project Manager for CMDP+ leading construction projects for Southern Water Framework. Overseeing delivery of civil engineering projects across South and Southeast regions.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeChatham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Management of Client interface meetings and reporting of progress/cost to the CMDP PM and Commercial Team representative.
Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site teams to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
Management of H&S and Quality data with the site team for reporting purposes.
Review contractual agreements and develop working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Client, Contracts Manager and Specialist / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
Manage and undertake internal project reviews.
Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Contracts Manager and Commercial department.
Be fully conversant with specialists’ contract conditions.
Positively manage the programme to ensure the appropriate specialists provide the level of resources with the necessary skills so as not to impede the construction programme.
Communicate with the Contracts Manager, site team and the commercial team’s issues of non-conformances and contractual correspondence. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
Ensure that a full and accurate daily site diary is kept, including any changes / variations, specialists’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with the design team /site team.
Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.
Keep abreast of developments in professional field.
Adherence to Costain policies and procedures.
Supervising responsibility for site teams; liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
Management of design partner(s) in the delivery of project specifications and deliverables.
Responsible for the overall delivery of contracts within your allocated portfolio.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
Understanding of Engineering Principles
Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software).
Relevant CSCS Card
Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
Current Driving Licence
Experience of resource management and workforce efficiency
Experience of NEC3 or 4
Water industry experience
Desirable (the ideal):
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- MICE
- MAPM
- Computer competence
- Vocational Training (successful experience of project management)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.
We do share individual feedback following an interview.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringConstruction TechniquesProject ManagementResource ManagementWorkforce EfficiencyContract LawHealth & Safety ManagementEnvironmental ManagementNEC3NEC4

Soft Skills

ManagementSupervisionTrainingMentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsStakeholder LiaisonReportingAdaptability

Certifications

CSCS CardMICEMAPMDegree in Civil EngineeringHND in Civil EngineeringVocational Training in EngineeringHealth & Safety TrainingEnvironmental Management TrainingCurrent Driving LicenceProfessional Engineering License