Project Manager - Regional Civil Engineering Business - South West

Octavius Infrastructure; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Hybrid working

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is recruiting a Project Manager to join our Regional Civil Engineering business unit in the South West Bath region. You will manage projects under the Somerset Council New Asset Framework and the Traffic Signal Infrastructure Framework, driving delivery and governance across multiple packages.

You will lead teams, mentor staff, and manage financial performance with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Ability to adapt to multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-focused project teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities to deliver positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, contracts, and governance processes.
• Manage project financials including forecasting and profitability.
• Promote safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Mentor and develop team members with a focus on shared best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Integrity

Education

Civil/Construction degree

PM certification or equivalent experience

Job description

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join us here at Octavius, working in our Regional Civil Engineering business unit.

In this role, you'll manage projects assigned to us through the Somerset Council New Asset Framework, and Traffic Signal Infrastructure Framework.

You’ll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• Leading customer-focused project teams to exceed expectations, ensuring high-quality, timely project delivery.
• Fostering strong engagement with stakeholders and local communities to create positive project outcomes.
• Ensuring strict compliance with industry standards, contracts, and governance processes.
• Driving financial performance through effective cost control, accurate forecasting, and profit accountability.
• Promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all levels of the team.
• Mentoring and developing team members, sharing best practices to enhance skills and project outcomes.

You’ll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You’ll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

• Leadership: You are an inspirational leader who drives values and maintains an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Communication: You are an excellent communicator who can engage with stakeholders and team members effectively.
• Problem-Solving: You are a strategic thinker and adept anticipator who can navigate complex challenges.
• Adaptability: You are highly adaptable and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity: You are trustworthy, professional, and committed to delivering high-quality results.

You’ll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• Commercial awareness, and good level of programming and contract knowledge. Familiarity with NEC 4 contracts, and an understanding of how project and package P&L impacts on corporate finances.
• Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field, professional certification in project management, or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma Methodologies is an advantage.
• Significant experience in highways construction, specifically road building and drainage systems.
• Strong knowledge of NEC or ICE contract conditions and programme management.
• SMSTS certification and a valid CSCS card.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Project Manager - Regional Civil Engineering business - South West Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom