Highways Project Manager

Carrington West; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical cover

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

35 days annual leave

Living away allowance (where applic.)

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Project Manager - Civil Engineering for Didcot, Oxfordshire. You will take full ownership of major infrastructure schemes, delivering from inception through to completion and leading on-site multidisciplinary teams to meet time and budget targets.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale projects, and a proven ability to manage budgets, subcontractors, and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure schemes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Managing all site staff and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Driving project planning from inception through to completion.
• Managing resources, budgets and programme delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards.
• Overseeing Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Delivering projects to programme and within budget.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring performance standards are met.
• Liaising with clients, designers and stakeholders.
• Chairing progress and subcontractor meetings and producing reports.
• Maintaining contractual records and documentation.
• Leading contract meetings and providing strategic input.
• Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations.
• Controlling project costs and financial performance.
• Compiling and submitting O&M manuals at project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Risk management

Team management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering (Didcot) - Lead Major Infrastructure Projects Are you an experienced Project Manager - Civil Engineering ready to take full ownership of large-scale infrastructure schemes and drive delivery from inception through to completion? This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager - Civil Engineering to step into a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected Tier One contractor. My client is seeking a confident and commercially aware Project Manager - Civil Engineering who thrives on responsibility, leads high-performing teams, and delivers projects safely, on time, and within budget.

What you'll gain from this opportunity

You will be joining a long-established and forward-thinking organisation where you will be trusted to lead projects autonomously, influence key decisions, and develop your career further. You will benefit from working on high-profile civil engineering schemes, with strong support for progression and professional development.

About the company

My client is a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor with a heritage dating back over 200 years. They have built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their Civil Engineering team in Didcot.

What you will be doing

As a Project Manager - Civil Engineering, you will take full responsibility for project delivery and leadership. You will be:

• Managing all site staff and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Driving project planning from inception through to completion
• Managing resources, budgets, and programme delivery
• Ensuring compliance with all company procedures and standards
• Overseeing Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• Delivering projects to programme and within budget
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring performance standards are met
• Liaising with clients, designers, and stakeholders
• Chairing progress and subcontractor meetings and producing reports
• Maintaining contractual records and documentation
• Leading contract meetings and providing strategic input
• Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations
• Controlling project costs and financial performance
• Compiling and submitting O&M manuals at project completion

What you will need to succeed

To be successful in this Project Manager - Civil Engineering role, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Extensive experience delivering civil engineering projects (typically 10+ years)
• Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure schemes
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and resource management skills
• Excellent understanding of construction methods and engineering principles
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams
• Effective communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Experience managing budgets and controlling project costs
• A full UK driving licence

Salary and benefits

• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Car allowance
• Subsidised private medical cover
• Life assurance scheme
• Living away allowance (where applicable)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)

Your future development

You will have the opportunity to progress into senior leadership roles, working on increasingly complex and high-value projects. My client actively supports career development and encourages continuous professional growth. This role is based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a site-based working pattern.