Project Manager – Major Civil Engineering Project – Newport

Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: Excellent package + benefits
Company: Sphere Solutions (recruiting on behalf of a leading main contractor)

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong Civils background looking to take on a career-defining role?
Sphere Solutions are working with one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction companies to recruit a Project Manager for a major data centre project in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious scheme right here in South Wales.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the Civil Engineering programme on a large-scale project. You’ll oversee the successful delivery of all Civils packages, ensuring quality, safety, and programme targets are achieved.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and delivering the Groundworks, Piling, Roads, Fencing, and Landscaping packages.
• Overseeing subcontractor performance and progress against schedule.
• Coordinating with design, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Reporting to the Senior Project Manager / Project Director on all Civils-related activities.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on major Civil Engineering or Construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of Groundworks, infrastructure, and external works.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive performance and manage subcontractor teams effectively.
• Ideally degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

What’s on Offer

• An excellent salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on a high-profile, local project with long-term prospects.
• A supportive team environment within a respected main contractor.

If you’re a results-driven Project Manager with the ambition to deliver excellence on a landmark Civil Engineering project, we want to hear from you.