Project Manager (Exeter)

Jones-Bros-Civil-Engineering; Exeter; In loco; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discretionary Bonus

Company vehicle

Company-contributed pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Jones Bros Ltd in Exeter is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the project delivery team on a Battery Storage construction project, with potential national projects. You will report to the Senior Contracts Manager and Contracts Director and lead from mobilisation to completion.

The role requires travel across the UK with overnight stays; the company offers lodge allowances and opportunities to develop while delivering high-impact schemes within a growing business.

Competenze

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience as a Project Manager on civil infrastructure projects is essential.
• Commercial awareness with budgets, forecasts and subcontractor performance.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Mansioni

• Lead the delivery of major civil engineering projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage Works Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and the Quality team to drive progress and standards.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure HSEQ compliance.
• Develop and implement RAMS, quality plans and environmental controls.
• Take ownership of programme delivery, budgets and reporting from CVRs to handover.
• Procure and manage plant, labour, materials and subcontractors to ensure value.
• Interpret drawings and client specifications to guide on-site delivery.
• Collaborate with project designers to inform design changes.
• Build relationships with clients and resolve operational and contractual issues.
• Mentor and support junior staff to build internal capability.

Conoscenze

Civil Engineering

NEC contracts

Budget management

Leadership

Formazione

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Project 2000

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our project delivery team starting on our Battery Storage construction project in Exeter, with other nationwide projects in the future. Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager and Contracts Director, you will play a central role in the successful planning, execution and delivery of our projects.

We don’t just oversee subcontractors, we self-deliver our work, and we’re looking for a Project Manager who wants to lead from the front.

Upon completion of the project, you will be expected to travel across the UK with overnight stays required depending on site location. In return, we offer excellent lodge allowances for working away from home, along with the opportunity to manage impactful schemes and further your career within a growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of major civil engineering projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage Works Managers, Site Agents, Engineers, and the Quality team to drive progress and maintain standards.
• Champion a “safety first” culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and implement HSEQ documentation including RAMS, quality plans, and environmental controls.
• Take full ownership of programme delivery, budgets, and reporting from CVRs to final handover.
• Procure and manage plant, labour, materials, and subcontractors, ensuring performance and value.
• Interpret technical drawings and client specifications to guide accurate on-site delivery.
• Help inform Design Decisions and liaising with Project Designers
• Build strong relationships with clients and proactively resolve operational and contractual issues.
• Mentor and support junior staff, sharing knowledge and building internal capability.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on civil engineering infrastructure projects
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery standard is desirable
• Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and subcontractor performance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, planning tools (e.g. Project 2000), and digital costing/reporting systems.
• An understanding of design process and the ability to work alongside project designers to inform and implement design changes
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Skilled communicator and leader with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work across the UK with overnight stays as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Jones Bros?

At Jones Bros, we’re proud to deliver major civil engineering projects that make a difference. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we invest in their growth and wellbeing.

As a Project Manager, you’ll benefit from a supportive environment, exposure to a variety of work, and clear opportunities to develop your career.

Benefits Include:

• Discretionary Bonus (eligibility applies)
• Company vehicle
• Company-contributed pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training