Rugby
Job Title: Project Manager – Canal Network Infrastructure (ECI) Location: Coventry to Milton Keynes (with travel across the route) Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure About the Role A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of works across a canal network portfolio between Coventry and Milton Keynes. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing complex civil engineering projects along operational waterways. The successful candidate must have proven experience delivering ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) projects and demonstrate a steady, consistent work history on similar infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities • Lead the full lifecycle delivery of canal and waterways infrastructure projects from ECI through to completion., • Manage Early Contractor Involvement phases, including buildability reviews, risk mitigation, programme development, and cost planning., • Work collaboratively with clients, designers, and supply chain partners during pre-construction and delivery phases., • Oversee programme management, cost control, and commercial performance., • Ensure works are delivered safely, sustainably, and to the highest quality standards., • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including site managers, engineers, and subcontractors., • Maintain compliance with environmental and waterways regulations., • Proven experience delivering ECI works within civil engineering or infrastructure., • Demonstrable track record on canal, waterways, flood defence, or similar heavy civils projects., • Steady employment history showing consistent progression and delivery on comparable schemes., • Strong understanding of NEC contracts (particularly NEC3/NEC4)., • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills., • SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), and relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)., • Experience working on live waterway or environmentally sensitive sites., • Background in structural, geotechnical, or marine/civil engineering works., • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Company car or car allowance, • Pension and healthcare scheme, • Strong pipeline of secured canal infrastructure works, • Long-term career progression opportunities