Project Manager

Involve Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee civil engineering schemes in the Bristol area. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong leadership skills, and experience in site delivery. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, along with long-term project continuity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term project continuity

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or HNC minimum in Civil Engineering.
• Strong technical grounding from a Site Engineering background.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of civil engineering schemes in Bristol.
• Lead project teams from inception to completion.
• Oversee health & safety and commercial performance.
• Manage client relationships and promote collaboration.
• Support planning, procurement, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading civil engineering group with a long-established presence across the South West of England. Renowned for delivering innovative and technically challenging civil engineering schemes, they have built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and client collaboration. Over the past decade, the company has achieved consistent regional growth and forged long-term framework partnerships with key clients. Most recently, they have secured a five-year Civils Framework, focused on delivering highways and civil engineering projects across Bristol and require an experienced Project Manager to join the team.

Responsibilities

• As Project Manager, you will take ownership of civil engineering schemes within the Bristol region, ensuring successful delivery in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Reporting to the Framework Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
• Leading project teams from inception to completion.
• Overseeing site delivery, health & safety, and commercial performance.
• Managing client relationships and promoting collaboration within the framework.
• Supporting planning, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Mentoring junior site and engineering staff.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified (or HNC minimum) in Civil Engineering.
• Strong technical grounding, ideally ascending from a Site Engineering background, progressing into Project Management.
• Alternatively, experienced Senior Site Agents looking to take the next step will be fully supported in their progression.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £70,000 - £75,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term project continuity within the Bristol area