Project Manager

O'Neill & Brennan; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor is seeking a Project Manager in Exeter to oversee the delivery of industrial and commercial projects. You will be responsible for project management, overseeing site teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven record with projects valued between £1m and £12m. The role offers a highly negotiable salary along with excellent benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Highly negotiable basic salary

Executive car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Performance/discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Clear progression route

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management, especially in industrial or commercial projects.
• Experience managing projects valued between £1m and £12m.
• Stable career history validated by references.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of one or two live projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead site teams and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

HNC/Degree

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

First Aid

Job description

Project Manager – Regional SME Contractor

Exeter-Based – Permanent – Highly Competitive & Negotiable Package

Our client is a long-established, independent regional contractor with an outstanding reputation across the South West for delivering high-quality industrial and commercial projects. With over 75 years of trading, a robust forward order book, and a strong emphasis on quality, safety and sustainability, they continue to grow steadily and profitably.

The Role

Reporting to a Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of one or sometimes two live projects at any one time, ensuring delivery on programme, to budget and to the highest standards of health & safety and quality. You will lead site-based teams, manage subcontractors, drive the programme, handle client liaison and oversee commercial aspects through to final account.

About You

• Proven track record as a Project Manager (or very strong Senior Site Manager ready for promotion) with a main or reputable regional contractor


• Demonstrable experience successfully delivering industrial or commercial projects valued £1m – £12m


• Strong commercial awareness – able to manage costs, variations and final accounts


• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a visible, hands‑on site presence


• Relevant qualifications (HNC/Degree, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, First Aid etc.)


• Stable career history and references to support your track record

Location

Due to the location of current and forthcoming projects, candidates must live in or very close to Exeter (maximum 30‑minute commute). Applications from further afield cannot be considered for this particular appointment.

Package

• Highly negotiable basic salary – genuinely open for the right candidate


• Executive car or generous car allowance


• Private healthcare


• Contributory pension


• Performance/discretionary bonus


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Clear progression route to Contracts Manager level

This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, highly regarded regional business that genuinely invests in its people and promotes from within.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation