Project Manager - Reading

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Tadley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major infrastructure scheme. The role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring safety and quality standards, and coordinating teams. Strong background in groundworks and reinforced concrete is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for those with technical and leadership skills to contribute to a long-term complex project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing groundworks and reinforced concrete packages.
• Strong cost control skills across all project stages, from pre-construction handover to final completion.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning to delivery.
• Manage groundworks, service diversions, and reinforced concrete works.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Groundworks

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Job description

Location: Reading

Red Sky Personnel is working with a well–established civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure scheme in the Reading area.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a solid background in groundworks, service diversions, and reinforced concrete structures to lead a high–profile, technically complex project.

This role operates within a secure and regulated environment, so candidates must be eligible for security clearance and willing to undergo background checks during the onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning through to delivery
• Manage groundworks, service diversions, and reinforced concrete works
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders and ensure adherence to project timelines and safety standards
• Oversee quality control, health and safety compliance, and risk mitigation
• Contribute to method statements, risk assessments, and progress reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience managing groundworks and reinforced concrete packages
• Previous experience delivering projects in secure or highly regulated environments is highly advantageous
• Strong cost control skills across all project stages, from pre–construction handover to final completion
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Must be based within a commutable distance of Reading

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor on a long–term, complex project where your technical and leadership skills will be key to its successful delivery.