Project Manager Infrastucture & Highways

Edge Careers; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Edge Careers is seeking a Project Manager for Civil Engineering, Highways and Infrastructure works across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas within a typical 60 mile radius. The role is site-based with focus on safety, progress, and contractor performance.

You'll review drawings, prepare scopes and methodologies, coordinate clients and subcontractors, and manage costs and schedules for projects typically ranging from £2.5m to £7m (up to £20m). A strong background in civils is essential.

Qualifications

• Project Management experience in civils, infrastructure, drainage and highways.
• Excellent communication across levels, written and verbal.
• Two contactable references required.
• Computer literate with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress, health & safety compliance and contractor performance.
• Review drawings, specs and project information to identify risks.
• Prepare scopes, specifications and methodologies; support tenders.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage project costs, variations, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Monitor programmes, identify risks/delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee projects with values up to £20m (typically £2.5–£7m).

Skills

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering, Highways & Infrastructure Works

Areas to be covered: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas (Typically within a 60 mile radius)

Remuneration: £75,000 - £85,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of the Project Manager - Civil Engineering, Highways & Infrastructure works will involve:

• Site based role that will involve monitoring project progress, health & safety compliance and contractor performance.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information to identify risks and requirements
• Preparing scopes, specifications and methodologies while supporting tenders and pre-construction
• Coordinating clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
• Managing project costs, variations, forecasts and commercial performance
• Monitoring programmes, identifying risks and delays, and implementing corrective actions
• Ensuring projects meet health & safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing projects with values of up to £20m although typically £2.5 - £7 million

The ideal applicant will be a Project Manager with extensive Civil Engineering, Highways & Infrastructure experience.

Potential applicants MUST have Project Management experience within the civils, infrastructure, drainage and highways field.

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills)
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Must be a great team player with high levels of organisation. You will have extensive knowledge of: Groundworks, Concrete, Structures, Roads, Surfacing, Asphalt, SUDs, Gullies, Kerbing, Drainage, Utilities, Earthworks, Excavation, Public Sector, Local Authorities, Councils, Commercial, Construction, Subcontractors, Civil Contractors, Highway Maintenance, Frameworks, Engineering.

All applicants MUST be able to provide two contactable references