Civil Project Manager (Client-Side Project Delivery)

Civil Engineer Ready to Step into Project Management?

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an ambitious Civil Engineer ready to take the next step toward Project Management.

This role offers far greater project ownership and client exposure than a traditional consultancy design position.

Working client-side, you will be involved across the full project lifecycle, from design coordination and approvals through to construction support and handover, with mentorship from experienced project leaders.

You’ll be exposed to projects across subdivisions, roads, stormwater, utilities, health, education, and broader infrastructure developments throughout Newcastle and the Hunter.

This is a genuine career progression opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being at the forefront of project coordination, stakeholder management, and seeing multiple projects delivered from concept through to completion.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end project delivery activities, including design coordination, documentation, programming, and reporting.
• Support the management of project budgets, schedules, consultants, and contractors.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure works align with engineering designs, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contractor and consultant management, including monitoring progress and quality of works.
• Liaise with designers, authorities, technical consultants, and other stakeholders as required.
• Contract administration tasks and project risk management activities.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholder

What You’ll Bring

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Circa 5 years’ experience within a civil consultancy environment
• Project delivery experience across subdivisions, roads, drainage, earthworks, or utilities
• Exposure to client-side interaction, stakeholders or contractor management
• Strong communication, technical and engagement skills
• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in moving toward Project Management

You do not need to be a fully established Project Manager already – my client is looking for someone with the right foundation, attitude, and ambition to prove themselves in the role.

What You Will Receive

• Build your career with the region’s leading client-side project management team
• Exposure to diverse, high-quality projects across multiple sectors
• Strong mentorship while still providing autonomy to lead
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
• Long-term career progression within a growing consultancy
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

Why Partner with Verve

At Verve Partners, we connect great people with meaningful opportunities. We’re proud to work with some of the region’s most respected organisations and take a personalised, human approach to recruitment.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a Civil Engineer looking to step up into a Project Manager role, apply now or reach out to Matt Vass | Verve Partners for a confidential discussion on matt@vervepartners.com.au, 0447 313 525

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