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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Dartford

  • Salary

    £58,000 - £75,000 /year

  • Career level

    Manager / Lead Level

  • Qualification

    Degree or professional accreditation in project / commercial / technical management

  • 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

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Civil Engineering Project Management Subcontractor Coordination Site Operations

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.

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