Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport infrastructure company in Thatcham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary projects. You will manage contracts, prepare project plans, and ensure high-quality delivery while collaborating with teams and clients across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a background in infrastructure with strong financial and stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Medical expenses scheme

Health & wellbeing support package

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of project management experience in civils, groundworks, or infrastructure.
• Tech-savvy with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint & more.
• Strong financial and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple contracts simultaneously from planning to delivery.
• Preparing and executing detailed project plans.
• Maintaining client relationships and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management experience

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Technical proficiency

Education

APM or PRINCE2 qualification

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Project

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager

Thatcham, Berkshire | Full-time | Permanent | £45-£50k | Public Transport Infrastructure Sector

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in civils, groundworks or infrastructure? Do you thrive on delivering complex, high-impact projects on time and within budget? If so, we want to hear from you.

As a key member of our growing team, you’ll lead the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects—coordinating cross-functional teams, managing contractors, and ensuring operational, financial, and quality performance from handover to completion.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing multiple contracts simultaneously from planning to delivery
• Preparing and executing detailed project plans (MS Project)
• Coordinating installations, sub-contractors, and internal teams
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Maintaining client relationships and ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Driving process improvements and risk mitigation
• Attending and chairing meetings, conducting site surveys, and ensuring site readiness

What we’re looking for:

• 1+ years of project management experience in civils/infrastructure/groundworks
• Strong financial and stakeholder management skills
• APM or PRINCE2 qualification
• UK driving licence and flexibility to travel (including overnight stays)
• Tech-savvy with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint & more
• NEC3/4 and CSCS are a bonus!

You’ll be reporting directly to our Sales Director and collaborating closely with internal departments and external clients across the UK. If you’re a proactive, methodical leader who’s passionate about building transport infrastructure that supports better journeys—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Essential Qualifications

• A proven background in civils, groundworks, or infrastructure projects, with at least 1 years' experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary contracts.
• Strong organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, both individually and leading a team.
• Financial management skills with experience in budgeting and project financial oversight.
• Client-focused approach with excellent communication and leadership skills. Leaders
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Prince2 or APM Qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• NEC3/NEC4 experience
• CSCS certification

Benefits

• Annual Salary £45-50K p/a (depending on experience)
• Full Time- 40 hours per week
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Medical expenses scheme
• Health & wellbeing support package
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Training opportunities provided = qualification-related pay increases
• Staff Committee

About Externiture

Externiture is a leading UK-based designer, manufacturer and installer of public transport infrastructure. We specialise in bus and cycle shelters, bus stop infrastructure and accessories, as well as offering refurbishment and maintenance services, and civil engineering works across the UK. Additionally, we develop and operate industry-leading software solutions that streamline data collection and planning for infrastructure management.

Based in Thatcham (Berkshire) and Glasgow, Externiture works alongside the largest County Councils and PTEs, as well as the smallest Town and Parish Councils, and developers and other organisations to provide exceptional products and services.

Our innovative business is driven by a dedicated team and a commitment to continuously improving our internal systems, software and management capabilities. We are proud of our team’s contributions which have helped us to grow our business by 200% in the last 3 years. We are a People Process and Armed Forces Covenant employer, and we are actively working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050.