Senior Project Manager

£70,000 to £75,000 per annum

Date Posted: Tuesday 21 April 2026

, Ref: 212

Senior Project Manager required for a major civil engineering scheme in the North East. This is a permanent opportunity offering involvement in a high-profile, complex project with significant scope for progression beyond the initial programme.

The Company
A well-established and respected civil engineering contractor with a strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. The business continues to secure major work, providing long-term stability and clear career development pathways.

The Role
Responsibility for leading the delivery of a flagship scheme from a senior level, ensuring programme, commercial and operational objectives are achieved. This role will involve managing multidisciplinary teams, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving performance across all phases of the project lifecycle. A clear pathway exists to progress into more senior leadership roles as the wider project pipeline develops.

Experience Required
Proven experience operating at Senior Project Manager level within civil engineering or infrastructure. Strong leadership capability, commercial awareness, and a track record of successfully delivering complex projects are essential. Experience on major schemes is highly desirable.

Remuneration
Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience, alongside excellent long-term career progression prospects.

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of the client.
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