Project Manager

Abatec Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager for a major Bristol-based scheme. You will lead site operations, ensure safety compliance, and drive planning from inception to completion on a prestigious project.

The role requires proven delivery experience, strong coordination with clients and subcontractors, and effective budget management to keep projects on track. Bristol-based with close access to M5/M4 corridors, offering a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Project Manager delivering civil/construction projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction procedures, material management and site logistics.
• Proficient in construction programming and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day civil engineering site operations, supervising workforce, materials delivery, and subcontractors.
• Maintain H&S plans, RAMS, permits/licenses, and promote high safety standards on site.
• Develop work schedules and phase plans to ensure safe, on-time project delivery.
• Manage resources: manpower, equipment, materials; monitor budgets to prevent overspend and handle material ordering.

Skills

Site leadership

Health & safety

Project planning

Budget control

Stakeholder mgmt

Team management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving, regional Civil Engineering contractor in the South West following a phenomenal period of growth, including a 40% increase in turnover over the last 12 months. Back-to-back project wins and continued regional expansion have secured a high-profile, prestigious scheme in Bristol. As a result, our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead and deliver the full project lifecycle from inception through to completion. If you are looking to advance your career with a forward-thinking contractor that truly values its workforce, promotes a supportive culture, and puts site health & safety at the forefront of everything they do, this is the ideal move for you.

As Project Manager you will:

• Site & Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day civil engineering site operations, supervising workforce productivity, materials delivery, and sub-contractors.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Maintain full compliance with H&S plans (including RAMS), secure necessary permits/licenses, and champion high safety standards across site activities.
• Project Planning & Delivery: Develop comprehensive work schedules and phase plans to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
• Commercial & Budgetary Control: Manage project resources—manpower, equipment, and materials—monitoring budgets to prevent overspend and managing material ordering/reconciliation.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, holding regular progress meetings, providing detailed reports, and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Team Management & Development: Lead, direct, and recruit site personnel and subcontractors; conduct quarterly 1:1s and manage ongoing training and development.

Our client requires a Project Manager with:

• Proven Track Record: Extensive experience as a Construction Project Manager, successfully delivering civil engineering or construction projects from inception to completion.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, material management, site logistics, and core project management principles.
• Planning & Programming: Highly proficient in construction programming, project scheduling tools, and timeline management.
• Commercial & Stakeholder Negotiation: Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders, manage clients, and coordinate contractors effectively.
• Organisation & Time Management: Superior organisational abilities to balance competing priorities, control budgets, and drive strict deadlines on site.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Natural leader with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to motivating site teams and managing personnel.

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum

Benefits: Car allowance, 25 days annual leave (exc bank holidays), company pension etc

Location: Project based in Bristol (close to M5/M4)