Project Manager

Leggwork Construction Services Ltd; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Hybrid working where possible

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Leggwork Construction Services Ltd is recruiting a Project Manager to lead highways and civil engineering projects across Somerset frameworks. Based in Somerset, you will take ownership of delivery, programme, commercial performance and safety, guiding site teams and coordinating with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have extensive highway/infra project experience, NEC contract knowledge (NEC3/4), strong financial acumen and a track record of multi-project leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure construction.
• Strong experience delivering highways, road or associated infrastructure projects.
• Proficient understanding of NEC contracts, ideally NEC3 & NEC4 Options A - E.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project financial performance.
• Good programme management experience.
• SMSTS.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across the Somerset region.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a range of highways and civil engineering projects across Somerset Council frameworks
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, including programme, commercial performance, resources, quality and health & safety
• Manage and motivate site teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing working environment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Somerset Council, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasting and overall project and package P&L
• Develop and manage programmes, identifying potential delays, risks and opportunities
• Plan and coordinate site activities across highways, road construction, drainage and associated infrastructure works
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement
• Mentor and develop project team members and support their professional development
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues, ensuring successful outcomes for the client and business

Skills

Project management

Highways/civil projects

Programme management

Contract management (NEC)

Health & Safety leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

• Lead highways & civil engineering projects across Somerset Council frameworks
• Manage project delivery, commercial performance, programmes and site teams

• Lead highways & civil engineering projects across Somerset Council frameworks
• Manage project delivery, commercial performance, programmes and site teams
• £65,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car

Job Title: Project Manager - Regional Civil Engineering

Location: Somerset

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Overview

Leggwork is working with a leading infrastructure and civil engineering Tier 1 contractor who are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join their Regional Civil Engineering team in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Civil Engineering Project Manager with a strong highways background to take responsibility for a range of projects being delivered through Somerset Council Frameworks.

This is a key role within the regional team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of multiple projects while working closely with Somerset Council, subcontractors, supply chain partners and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a range of highways and civil engineering projects across Somerset Council frameworks
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, including programme, commercial performance, resources, quality and health & safety
• Manage and motivate site teams, creating a collaborative and high-performing working environment
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Somerset Council, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasting and overall project and package P&L
• Develop and manage programmes, identifying potential delays, risks and opportunities
• Plan and coordinate site activities across highways, road construction, drainage and associated infrastructure works
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement
• Mentor and develop project team members and support their professional development
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues, ensuring successful outcomes for the client and business

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure construction
• Strong experience delivering highways, road or associated infrastructure projects
• Proficient understanding of NEC contracts, ideally NEC3 & NEC4 Options A - E
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project financial performance
• Good programme management experience
• SMSTS
• Valid CSCS card
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities across the Somerset region
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements

Desirable Experience

• Drainage and associated civil engineering works
• Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience working for a main contractor or tier-one civil engineering business
• Experience delivering projects for local authorities or through highways frameworks

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Hybrid working where possible
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Ongoing training, CPD and professional development
• Long-term career progression within Octavius and the wider Regional Civil Engineering business
• Opportunity to work on high-profile highways and infrastructure projects across Somerset
• Long-term project pipeline through the Somerset Council New Assets and Traffic Signal Infrastructure Frameworks

Candidates with backgrounds in highways, civil engineering, infrastructure, local authority frameworks, road construction, drainage or traffic infrastructure are encouraged to apply.