Senior Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects from construction through to commissioning and handover. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, ensure safety, quality and on-time performance, and optimize client relationships and commercial outcomes.

Experience leading large-scale civil engineering programmes is essential, with SMSTS and CSCS required. A HNC in construction and CIOB advancement are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering £20m+ infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and financial management skills.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management.
• SMSTS and a CSCS Card.
• HNC in construction-related discipline; CIOB desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project team to drive safety, quality and programme performance.
• Deliver major infrastructure project on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, supply chain and stakeholders.
• Manage commercial performance, risk and programme delivery; identify efficiency improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital construction tools while mentoring teams.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial management

Client management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

HNC in construction

CIOB desirable

Job description

Reference: AW - 099_1789123566
Posted: September 11, 2026

Major Civil Engineering and Water Sector Framework

Location: Exeter, Southwest

My client is a Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to their Infrastructure team, leading the delivery of complex water and wastewater projects across their growing programme of work.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, you will provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully from construction through to commissioning and handover.

Whilst water sector experience is welcomed, it is not essential. We encourage applications from experienced Senior Project Managers with a background in major infrastructure or civil engineering projects and will support your development within the water sector.

Key Duties

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary project team, driving excellence in safety, quality, programme performance and client satisfaction throughout project delivery.
• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project, ensuring it is completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and stakeholders, providing clear leadership and effective communication at all levels.
• Manage commercial performance, project risk and programme delivery, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, innovation and sustainable outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement, digital construction tools and modern methods of construction, whilst developing and mentoring high-performing project teams.

About You

You will be an accomplished construction professional with significant experience leading major infrastructure projects for a main contractor.

You will bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering projects valued at £20m+.
• Strong leadership, commercial and financial management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management experience.
• SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS Card.
• HNC (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline, with a professional qualification such as CIOB desirable.
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.