Project Manager - Civil Engineering

High Profile Resourcing Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Allowance and Benefits

Job summary

High Profile Resourcing Ltd on behalf of a well-established civil engineering and drainage company is seeking a Project Manager to lead civils and utilities projects across the Southwest, with a focus on water infrastructure across the South West region and beyond.

You'll own planned water infrastructure projects, manage multiple sites, coordinate with highways and authorities, ensure H&S compliance, and report progress to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Solid project management experience in waste water/clean water infrastructure, utilities, or construction.
• Knowledge of civil engineering standards and regulations.
• Experience with NEC4 contracts (4th edition).
• Ability to juggle multiple sites and teams at pace.
• Confident, client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the safe, efficient delivery of multiple civils/utilities sites.
• Managing programmes to hit key project milestones.
• Supporting the pre-construction team with technical input and site visits.
• Coordinating with Highways, public authorities and statutory bodies.
• Building strong client relationships and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
• Driving a robust H&S culture including PUWER, LOLER, RAMS, temporary works and CDM documentation compliance.
• Keeping site records sharp, accurate and audit-ready.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Multi-site coordination

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Construction-related Degree or NVQ/HNC equivalent

CSCS Gold or Black Card

SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme

NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor

Medium or High Risk Confined Spaces

TWS Temporary Works Supervisor

EUSR

NPORS

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Plymouth

Contract: Permanent and Full Time, 45 hours per week

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus Company Car/Allowance and Benefits

Are you a driven Project Manager ready to lead exciting civils and utilities projects across the Southwest?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established civil engineering and drainage company with decades of success delivering major infrastructure projects across the region. With a strong pipeline of long-term contracts and an expanding client base, they’re looking for a proactive Project Manager to join their planned civils delivery team.

You’ll take ownership of planned water infrastructure projects, primarily across the South West region from East Cornwall to Bristol, plus other civils work with key clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the safe, efficient delivery of multiple civils/utilities sites
• Managing programmes to hit key project milestones
• Partnering with the commercial team on budgets and financial forecastingSupporting the pre-construction team with technical input and site visits
• Coordinating with Highways, public authorities and statutory bodies
• Building strong client relationships and reporting progress to senior stakeholders
• Driving a robust H&S culture including PUWER, LOLER, RAMS, temporary works and CDM documentation compliance
• Keeping site records sharp, accurate and audit-ready

What You’ll Bring

• Solid Project Management experience in waste water/clean water infrastructure, utilities, or construction
• Sound technical knowledge of civil engineering standards and regulations
• Experience with New Engineering Contract, 4th edition (NEC4) contracts
• The organisational muscle to juggle multiple sites and teams at pace
• Confident, client-facing communication skills
• Relevant qualification might include:
  • A construction related Degree or NVQ/HNC equivalent
  • CSCS Gold or Black Card
  • SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme
  • NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor
  • Medium or High Risk Confined Spaces
  • TWS Temporary Works Supervisor
  • EUSR
  • NPORS

Why Apply?

Join a genuinely respected civil engineering organisation in the Southwest, backed by long-term contracts, a supportive culture, and real investment in your development.

Apply now to find out more or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.