Project Manager

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a significant highways and civil engineering project in the Oxford area. The role requires a proven track record in managing large-scale projects, strong leadership skills, and relevant industry qualifications. You will be responsible for project planning, compliance with standards, and client communication. This role offers a competitive day rate on a 12-month contract with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on major highways/civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, highways, and diversion works.
• Track record of delivering projects valued £30m+.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of a large highways and civil engineering project.
• Manage project planning, programming, and resource allocation.
• Drive a positive site culture with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Technical expertise

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major highways and infrastructure scheme in the Oxford-Didcot area, with project values ranging from £30m to £150m. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and technical expertise to ensure works are completed to programme, quality, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of a large highways and civil engineering project.
• Manage project planning, programming, and resource allocation.
• Oversee major earthworks and diversion packages, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
• Provide direction and support to site teams (Site Agents, Engineers, Subcontractors).
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client, stakeholders, and third parties.
• Manage project reporting, progress updates, and risk registers.
• Monitor financial performance, cost control, and contract compliance.
• Drive a positive site culture with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on major highways/civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, highways, and diversion works.
• Track record of delivering projects valued £30m+.
• Excellent commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant industry qualifications (degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid).
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mobilise quickly and lead from the front.

Package

• 12-month contract - Inside IR35.
• Competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience.
• Immediate start available (within the next 2 weeks).