Project Manager

The Resolute Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities consultancy is looking for a Project Manager - Capital Delivery in Reading. This role requires a strong background in project management, particularly in the utilities sector. Responsibilities include managing project delivery teams and ensuring quality assurance across infrastructure projects. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 and a hybrid working schedule. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in the utilities sector required.
• Proven experience in infrastructure delivery and project management needed.
• Full UK driving licence mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Project Engineers and Design Coordinators.
• Ensure clear communication between client and main contractor.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Capital Delivery

The perfect first step from Tier 1 Site Agent / Project Manager into a consultancy environment.

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Travel + Package (flexible for the right person & experience)

About the Role

The Resolute Group is proud to be partnering with a leading Utilities Consultancy delivering major infrastructure projects. We are looking for a Project Manager - Capital Delivery to join our client's embedded project delivery team, managing and supporting their internal engineering function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a site delivery background (Site Agent / Project Manager) who is ready to move into a consultancy-focused role. You'll bring your contractor-side experience and apply it client-side - ensuring governance, quality assurance, and effective communication across design, engineering, and delivery teams.

You'll be the client's representative on-site, responsible for ensuring designs are translated into a high-quality finished product, delivered to specification, and signed off to the correct standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Project Engineers and Design Coordinators on behalf of the client.
• Provide support and technical input on issues that arise during delivery.
• Ensure clear and concise communication between the client and main contractor.
• Carry out technical assurance checks to guarantee quality standards on-site.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor performance.
• Monitor programme changes and provide regular internal stakeholder reporting.
• Lead client and contractor meetings, ensuring project milestones are achieved.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent discipline).
• Strong background in the utilities sector, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Proven experience in infrastructure delivery and project management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply via this link, or contact Phil Crew directly via LinkedIn or by calling The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence