Project Manager (Structures)
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Dartford
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Salary
£58,000 - £75,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Degree or professional accreditation in project / commercial / technical management
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Project Manager (Structures) to join their project team in Dartford delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
Expanded are recruiting for a Project Manager to support our work winning and tendering activities across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8084
- Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £58,000 – £75,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Lead the preparation and delivery ofhigh-quality tender submissionsfor civil engineering projects (e.g. highways, structures, utilities, and infrastructure).
- Manage thefull bid lifecyclefrom PQQ/EOI through to ITT submission and post-tender negotiations.
- Developbid strategies, win themes, and value propositions aligned to client requirements.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams including engineering, planning, commercial, and supply chain functions.
- Ensure submissions arecompliant, compelling, and competitive.
- Provide technical oversight and input into methodologies, construction sequencing, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Review and challenge designs, specifications, and proposed solutions to ensurebuildability and efficiency.
- Support the development ofinnovative engineering solutionsto enhance bid competitiveness.
- Collaborate with estimators and commercial teams to developaccurate and competitive cost plans.
- Identify, assess, and managetechnical, commercial, and contractual riskswithin bids.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) inCivil Engineering or related discipline.
- Proven experience inproject management or lead engineering within civil engineering projects.
- Strong understanding ofconstruction methodologies, contracts (e.g. NEC), and procurement routes.
- Ability to manage multiple bids in afast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Professional membership (e.g.ICE, APM, CIOB) or working towards.
- Experience working onmajor infrastructure projectd.
- Knowledge of digital engineering, BIM, or modern methods of construction.
- Experience withintendering/work winning.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.