Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is recruiting a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead civils and water sector projects across the Southwest region, including Bristol, Yeovil and Exeter. The role requires oversight of site staff, subcontractors and programmes, with a focus on safety, quality and budget control.

You will hold an industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or NVQ Level 6+) with SMSTS and CSCS; First Aid at Work is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in civils or water sector work.
• Strong leadership of site teams and sub-contractors.
• Ability to read programmes, cost plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Understand and administer contract change.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies.

Skills

People management

Programme management

Tender & contract cost monitoring

Health and safety compliance

Education

HND/HNC/BEng

NVQ Level 6+

Job description

Reference: AW- 001_1786698684
Posted: August 14, 2026

My client is an established, Leading, National Civil Engineering Contractor.

They have been awarded a position on the prestigious Wessex and Southwest Water Frameworks which will ensure work in this region for the next 5+ years.

Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their Southwestern Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent or long-term contract basis a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region.

The company are presently delivering projects in Bristol, Yeovil and Exeter.

The nature of the work is civils in nature and could comprise;

• Groundworks


• RC Works


• Attenuation tanks


• Piling & Foundations


• Deep excavations


• And much more

Key Responsibilities

• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.


• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work


• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.


• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.


• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.


• Understand and administer contract change.


• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.


• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.


• Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.


• Already experienced as a Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or NVQ Level 6+ equp-to-datean up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.


• Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.


• A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.