Project Manager – Civil Assembly Manager
64 days left
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64 days left
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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
£65,000 - £85,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Relevant Degree / HND and proven major infrastructure project management experience
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Project Manager – Civil Assembly Manager 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.
With a heritage spanning over 160 years, Laing O'Rourke is an internationally focused engineering enterprise with world-class capabilities. We operate an integrated business model comprising the full range of engineering, construction and asset management services delivering single-source solutions for some of the world's most prestigious public and private organisations.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 6983
- Project / Base Location: Bridge Place, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Lead multidisciplinary construction teams and supply chain partners to safely deliver complex engineering packages on schedule and within budget.
- Oversee daily site operations, construction methodologies, quality assurance, and high-consequence project milestones.
- Champion world-class health, safety, and environmental standards, enforcing Laing O'Rourke's Zero Harm philosophy.
- Manage client relationships, attending progress reviews, technical assurance forums, and commercial governance meetings.
- Collaborate with planners, commercial managers, and design engineers to resolve operational bottlenecks and mitigate project risks.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering Discipline e.g. Civil, Structural (or recognisable qualification).
- Minimum of 10+ years' relevant experience in technical or operational roles.
- Strong technical and delivery experience within construction, end to end design and collaborative working with delivery partners (e.g. JVs, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants etc).
- Highly knowledgeable in construction methods, practices and knowledge – in current construction and installation methods and including modern methods of construction methodology.
- Strong stakeholder management skills – influencing, communication, political awareness.
- Strong communication skills – including technical report writing.
- Professional Chartership from a recognised professional institution (e.g. ICE, CIOB, IStructE, IET).
- Nuclear or highly regulated construction experience.
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
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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.