Civil Engineering Project Manager - Kent
Civil Engineering Project Manager – Kent
Location: Dover / Maidstone, Kent
Division: Southern & South East
Sector: Civil engineering / marine / coasts & ports
Role type: Operations
Role overview
Lead civil engineering works in a live 24/7 port environment.
Knights Brown is an independent civil engineering contractor delivering complex work across coasts & ports, energy, water utilities, infrastructure and buildings.
We are looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead the safe planning and delivery of marine and landside construction projects within a live operational port environment.
This role takes full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring work is delivered safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining strong coordination across stakeholders, contractors and operational teams.
What you’ll be doing
Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and engineering works across marine and landside scopes
Develop and manage project programmes, sequencing and delivery plans, including lookaheads and risk mitigation
Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee subcontractor procurement, mobilisation and performance management
Coordinate design management, approvals and technical assurance to ensure compliant delivery
Drive site team performance, supporting development and maintaining high standards of delivery
Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and all health, safety and environmental requirements
Maintain quality assurance processes, documentation and successful commissioning and handover
What we’re looking for
Experience delivering civil engineering or construction projects in complex operational environments (e.g. ports, infrastructure, utilities)
Proven ability to manage programme, sequencing and delivery under constraints
Strong knowledge of UK health & safety regulations, including CDM 2015
Experience managing multi-disciplinary works and subcontractor interfaces
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Commercial awareness and contract administration capability
Desirable
Marine or port environment project experience
Temporary Works / lifting operations or First Aid qualifications
Relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in civil engineering or construction
Why join Knights Brown
Real engineering work – complex projects in live operational environments
Direct delivery model – engineering-led teams with full project ownership
Responsibility with support – lead high-value projects with experienced backing
Progression through experience – develop through delivery of complex infrastructure works
A place you belong – collaborative, straightforward culture focused on outcomes
Location & travel
Site-based role within a secure port environment in Kent
Travel between project locations required
How to apply
Apply via our careers site or register your interest for future opportunities across the Southern & South East division.
Our commitment
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunity. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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