Project Manager - Civil Engineering

High Profile Resourcing Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Allowance

Benefits

Job summary

High Profile Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for civil engineering projects in the Exeter area. You will lead the safe delivery of civils and utilities across the Southwest, owning programmes and coordinating with clients and authorities.

The role requires strong technical knowledge and client-facing communication to drive milestones and budgets. Permanent, Full Time, 45 hours per week, with a Company Car/Allowance and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ/HNC in a construction related field.
• CSCS Gold or Black Card demonstrated.
• SMSTS qualification is desirable.
• NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor accreditation preferred.
• Medium or High Risk Confined Spaces training preferred.
• TWS Temporary Works Supervisor accreditation beneficial.
• EUSR registration helpful.
• NPORS accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient delivery of multiple civils/utilities sites.
• Manage programmes to hit project milestones.
• Collaborate with commercial team on budgets and forecasts.
• Support pre-construction with technical input and site visits.
• Coordinate with Highways, authorities and statutory bodies.
• Report progress to senior stakeholders and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure robust H&S (PUWER, LOLER, RAMS, CDM) compliance.
• Keep site records accurate and audit-ready.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering standards

NEC4 contracts

Multi-site coordination

Client communication

Education

Construction degree/NVQ/HNC

CSCS card (Gold/Black)

SMSTS

NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor

Confined spaces (Medium/High Risk)

TWS Temporary Works Supervisor

EUSR

NPORS

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Exeter

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 forecasting
• 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

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 Contracts, 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

Candidates from a broader civils background will also be considered with genuine career development and progression support.

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.