Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Portishead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Westfield Rewards

Structured professional development

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary civils and highways projects in Bristol, coordinating structures and highway contracts. You will ensure teams understand contract requirements, have the right resources, and deliver safely, on time and on budget.

The role focuses on pre-qualification through to completion, with responsibility for programme, budget, subcontractor management, and development opportunities within a supportive framework.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in heavy civil engineering, highways, bridges or structures.
• SMSTS and PTS certifications.
• Strong commercial, programme and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-qualification and tendering through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day site delivery, ensuring teams are fully briefed on contract parameters and objectives.
• Deliver contracts in compliance with all applicable legislation, contract terms, health and safety, quality and environmental plans.
• Maintain programme and budget control and monitor progress against objectives.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors to achieve high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Identify, agree and manage contract changes with the Project Delivery Team.
• Produce formal progress reports for the Framework Manager.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Site Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering Degree/HNC/HND

Job description

Reference: AW - 052_1789982093
Posted: September 21, 2026

About the Business Unit

A fast-paced civil engineering team delivering multi-disciplinary highways and structures projects across the Western region. Current work spans roads, bridges, tunnels, stations and embankments for clients including local authorities and the Environment Agency, delivered through both one-off tenders and long-term frameworks.

Role overview

Lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary civils and highways projects in Bristol, managing a portfolio of structures and highway contracts. You will ensure teams understand contract requirements, have the right resources, and deliver safely, on time and on budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-qualification and tendering through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day site delivery, ensuring teams are fully briefed on contract parameters and objectives.
• Deliver contracts in compliance with all applicable legislation, contract terms, health and safety, quality and environmental plans.
• Maintain programme and budget control and monitor progress against objectives.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors to achieve high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Identify, agree and manage contract changes with the Project Delivery Team.
• Produce formal progress reports for the Framework Manager.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.

Experience and qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in heavy civil engineering, highways, bridges or structures.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS and PTS certifications.
• Strong commercial, programme and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increases for length of service.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards.
• Structured support for professional development and clear internal career progression pathways.
• Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
• Ongoing learning opportunities and a safe working environment.
• Employee forums to share feedback and influence change.