Highways Project Manager — Civil Infrastructure Delivery

Bethell Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethell Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead highways and civil engineering projects across Greater Manchester. You will own projects from inception to completion, ensuring safe delivery, on-time performance and high-quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in highways/civil engineering environments. You will manage site teams, coordinate resources and drive commercial performance while upholding

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a site supervisory or project management role.
• Experience delivering highways and civil engineering projects.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) certification.
• Experience operating within local authority, highways or infrastructure frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage highways and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to successful completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with client requirements.
• Lead and promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all project activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage project programmes, resources and operational activities to achieve delivery objectives.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed to specification and required standards.
• Monitor project costs, variations and contractual obligations, supporting commercial performance and accurate valuations.
• Maintain project documentation, technical records, drawings and reporting requirements.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure quality, compliance and performance standards are achieved.
• Ensure timely project handover, including as-built information, O&M manuals and Health & Safety documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the achievement of zero-defect project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Budget management

Contract administration

Site safety

Team management

Education

HNC/HD or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bethell Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead highways and civil engineering projects across Greater Manchester. You will own projects from inception to completion, ensuring safe delivery, on-time performance and high-quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in highways/civil engineering environments. You will manage site teams, coordinate resources and drive commercial performance while upholding