Project Manager - Civils

Benjamin Grace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of civils and highways projects. The role involves managing day-to-day site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining programme and budget control. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering and proven project management experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a company car and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience in heavy civil engineering or highways.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from tendering to completion.
• Manage day-to-day site delivery and compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure efficiency and safety.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Budget Control

Education

Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

SMSTS certification

PTS certification

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary civils and highways projects in Bristol. You will manage a portfolio of structures and highway contracts, ensuring your teams have the resources, knowledge, and guidance to meet contract requirements and achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-qualification and tendering through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day site delivery, ensuring compliance with legislation, health & safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintain programme and budget control; monitor progress against objectives.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Identify and manage contract changes and produce formal progress reports.
• Support business development opportunities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience in heavy civil engineering, highways, bridges, or structures.
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• SMSTS and PTS certifications.
• Strong commercial, programme, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable) + company car/allowance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Contributory pension scheme, life insurance, volunteer days
• Career development, internal training, and leadership programmes
• Safe, supportive working environment with mental health support