Senior Civil Project Manager – UK Travel & Delivery

Jones Bros Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Company vehicle

Company-contributed pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Jones Bros Ltd in Exeter seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead major civil engineering projects from mobilisation to completion, including NEC contracts and budget oversight.

You will manage Works Managers, Site Agents, engineers, and the QA team, champion safety, coordinate design input, and travel across the UK with overnight stays.

The role offers a path to grow within a growing business and deliver high-impact nationwide schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Experience as a Project Manager on civil engineering infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery standards.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and subcontractor performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and planning tools.
• Ability to work with project designers to inform design changes.
• Strong health, safety, and environmental knowledge.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK with overnight stays.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• 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 HSE 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 for value and performance.
• Interpret drawings and client specifications to guide on-site delivery.
• Inform design decisions and liaise with Project Designers.
• Build relationships with clients and resolve operational/contractual issues.
• Mentor and support junior staff to grow internal capability.

Skills

PM experience

Civil infra projects

NEC contracts knowledge

Budget and subcontractor management

HSE knowledge

Leadership & communication

Travel flexibility

UK driving licence

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project 2000

Digital costing/reporting systems

Job description

Jones Bros Ltd in Exeter seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead major civil engineering projects from mobilisation to completion, including NEC contracts and budget oversight.

You will manage Works Managers, Site Agents, engineers, and the QA team, champion safety, coordinate design input, and travel across the UK with overnight stays.

The role offers a path to grow within a growing business and deliver high-impact nationwide schemes.