Acorn Recruitment

CADEX Project Manager

SA13 2NG

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
23 Sep 2026
Closing date
23 Oct 2026

About this role

Civil & Structural Project Manager

Major Industrial CAPEX Programme | Civil & Structural Construction Projects

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a

Civil & Structural Project Manager to lead the safe, successful and timely delivery of Civil & Structural (C&S) works within a major industrial CAPEX programme.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK construction legislation, project governance requirements, budget commitments, programme milestones and quality standards.

You will manage the end-to-end execution of large-scale civil and structural construction works, coordinating multiple contractors, designers, construction management partners and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

This position requires strong leadership of a multidisciplinary project team, alongside proactive management of safety, delivery risk, interfaces and contractor performance within a live industrial environment.

Key Accountabilities

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Safety leadership.

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Project delivery.

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Design coordination and engineering management.

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Contractor and construction management.

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Quality management.

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Programme planning and control.

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Interface management.

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Commercial and change management.

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Risk and opportunity management.

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Stakeholder management.

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Leadership and team management.

Experience

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Experience delivering major UK civil and structural construction projects, with projects exceeding £100m CAPEX preferred.

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Experience delivering large-scale industrial, infrastructure, steel, energy, manufacturing or process industry projects.

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Significant experience managing EPC, EPCM, construction management and principal contractor delivery models.

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Experience working within live operational and brownfield environments.

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Strong understanding of design coordination, construction sequencing and commissioning interfaces.

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Demonstrated experience managing contractor claims, change control and commercial risk.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of UK construction legislation and construction management principles, including

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CDM Regulations 2015.

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Health & Safety at Work Act.

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Construction and engineering contract management principles.

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Quality management systems.

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NEC contract environment preferred.

Skills

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Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

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Strong planning, scheduling and project controls understanding.

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Excellent risk management and problem-solving capability.

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Advanced communication and report-writing skills.

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Ability to influence senior stakeholders and contractor management teams.

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Strong commercial and contract management awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

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Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Professional Institution

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Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Manager.

Vocational

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10+ years' experience in senior project management roles delivering major civil and structural construction projects.

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Experience within steel, heavy industrial, energy, utilities, petrochemical or large infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.

Interested?

If you're an experienced

Civil & Structural Project Manager with a strong background in delivering major

civil engineering, structural engineering or industrial construction projects, apply online today with your CV attached.