Project Manager

Octavius Infrastructure; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager to oversee highways and roads projects in Yorkshire. The role demands strong leadership, effective stakeholder engagement, and strict compliance with industry standards, ensuring timely delivery and fiscal responsibility. The successful candidate will lead project teams and mentor members while offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave plus birthday off

Hybrid working

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects up to £15 million.
• Significant experience in highways construction, including road building and drainage systems.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or ICE contract conditions.

Responsibilities

• Leading customer-focused project teams to ensure high-quality, timely project delivery.
• Driving financial performance through effective cost control and profit accountability.
• Mentoring and developing team members to enhance skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Integrity

Education

Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field

Professional project management certification

Tools

NEC 4 contracts

Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

Job description

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join us here at Octavius Infrastructure, to help us deliver highways and roads projects in Yorkshire. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leading customer-focused project teams to exceed expectations, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery.
• Fostering strong engagement with stakeholders and local communities to create positive project outcomes.
• Ensuring strict compliance with industry standards, contracts, and governance processes.
• Driving financial performance through effective cost control, accurate forecasting, and profit accountability.
• Promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all levels of the team.
• Mentoring and developing team members, sharing best practices to enhance skills and project outcomes.

Benefits

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (plus your birthday off). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

About You

• Leadership: An inspirational leader who fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Communication: Excellent at engaging with stakeholders and team members effectively.
• Problem-Solving: A strategic thinker capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Adaptability: Highly adaptable in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity: Trustworthy, professional, and committed to high-quality results.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Commercial awareness, programming, and contract knowledge, including familiarity with NEC 4 contracts and understanding project and P&L impacts.
• Experience working for a tier 1 contractor managing a project portfolio up to £15 million.
• Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field; professional project management certification or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.
• Significant experience in highways construction, specifically road building and drainage systems.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or ICE contract conditions and programme management.
• SMSTS certification and a valid CSCS card.

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Created on 24/06/2025 by TN, United Kingdom