Project Manager - Repairs, Civils & Post-Tensioning
Information at a Glance As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings. VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise:
• Structural systems and technologies
• Civil engineering
• Foundations and soil engineering
• Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures. VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada). VSL, part of Bouygues Construction, is a global leader in specialist construction and structural engineering solutions. With expertise spanning structural repairs, post-tensioning, bridge works, and specialist civils, VSL plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the UK's critical infrastructure. We are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Repairs and Preservation Business Line (RPBL), leading the safe and successful delivery of multiple projects across the UK. About the Role As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple repairs and preservation projects, ensuring safe, timely, and on-budget delivery to the required standards of quality and performance. This role sits within our Operations function, reporting to the Operations Manager, and involves managing specialist repair works across infrastructure assets. You will play a key role in delivering projects including:
- Structural repairs and refurbishment
- Bridge bearing replacements
- Bridge deck repairs and waterproofing
- Concrete repairs and strengthening
- Post-tensioning repairs
- Cable stay repairs
- Structural preservation and rehabilitation works
- Coordinate construction activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Determine and manage project priorities to ensure effective allocation of resources.
- Negotiate and manage supplier and specialist subcontract packages.
- Monitor productivity, quality, programme, and commercial performance of projects.
- Support resolution of technical issues during pre-construction and construction phases.
- Maintain a safe working environment for all team members in line with VSL's H&S standards.
- Ensure compliance with budget targets, service quality, company reputation, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership, direction, and development to site teams, driving engagement and operational efficiency.
- Liaise with designers, technical centres, and client representatives on design, constructability, and performance matters.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Project Management within civil engineering or infrastructure.
- Strong experience in repairs and preservation of infrastructure assets (highly desirable).
- Experience managing specialist subcontractors and temporary works.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
- CSCS certification.
- SMSTS / SSSTS.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Temporary Works Co-ordinator certification (desirable).
- Proficient in MS Project.
- Strong leadership capability and team management skills.
- Excellent communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Confidence in decision-making and delegation.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
- Be part of a leading global engineering organisation with strong UK presence.
- Work at the centre of VSL's growing Repairs & Preservation Business Line.
- Deliver technically challenging projects that extend the life of critical infrastructure.
- Join a collaborative, innovative, and technically strong business.
- Benefit from strong career development opportunities within Bouygues Construction.
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