Project Manager

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading main contractor for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple civil infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley region. This role is ideal for a confident, hands-on Project Manager with strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen, seeking a long-term position with secured framework work and genuine career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial performance

• Manage costs, budgets, and financial forecasting/reporting

• Oversee programme development using Primavera P6 or similar tools

• Chair site meetings and manage client and stakeholder relationships

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

• Develop and maintain construction programmes, ITPs, and HSE documentation

• Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, and site teams

• Resolve design queries, manage variations, and prepare project handover packs

• Contribute to estimating and business development activity

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Agent in civils/utilities

• Strong commercial understanding (NEC contracts, EWN/CE processes)

• Knowledge of CDM regs, programme and risk management

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

• SMSTS, CSCS Manager Card, NEBOSH Construction Certificate

• MEICA understanding and ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

• Able to deliver high-value projects with minimal supervision

Desirable:

• Chartered status (CEng MICE)

• Knowledge of JCT contracts

• Experience with pre-construction and project close-out

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual review

• Car allowance or company vehicle

• Private healthcare, life assurance & pension

• Profit share/bonus scheme

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + loyalty days

• Training, development & leadership coaching

• Flexible benefits & wellbeing support

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Project Manager to join a leading contractor delivering high-profile projects across the Thames Valley. Apply now to take the next step in your career.