Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead civils and water-sector schemes across the Southwest region. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors and programmes in Bristol, Yeovil and Exeter, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery on frameworks in the area.

Experience in groundworks, RC works and attenuation works is advantageous; relevant industry qualifications and a valid SMSTS/CSCS card are preferred, with full UK driving licence and willingness to

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or NVQ Level 6+ with up-to-date SMSTS.
• A CSCS card is essential; First Aid at Work desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and monitor programmes of work.
• Provide method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor contract costs against budgets.
• Engage and assess sub-contractors.
• Administer contract changes and inform stakeholders.

Skills

People management

Project management

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Planning ahead

Education

HND/HNC/BEng or NVQ Level 6+

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Reference: AW-002_1786698901
Posted: August 14, 2026

My client is an established, Leading, National Civil Engineering Contractor.

They have been awarded a position on the prestigious Wessex and Southwest Water Frameworks which will ensure work in this region for the next 5+ years.

Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their Southwestern Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent or long-term contract basis a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region.

The company are presently delivering projects in Bristol, Yeovil and Exeter.

The nature of the work is civils in nature and could comprise;

• Groundworks


• RC Works


• Attenuation tanks


• Piling & Foundations


• Deep excavations


• And much more

Key Responsibilities

Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.

Preparing and monitoring programmes of work

Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.

Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.

Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.

Understand and administer contract change.

Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.

Foster good relations and reputation with clients.

Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Already experienced as a Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or NVQ Level 6+ equp-to-datean up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.

A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.