Highways Project Manager

Project Manager - Civil Engineering (Didcot) - Lead Major Infrastructure Projects
Are you an experienced Project Manager - Civil Engineering ready to take full ownership of large-scale infrastructure schemes and drive delivery from inception through to completion? This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager - Civil Engineering to step into a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected Tier One contractor.
My client is seeking a confident and commercially aware Project Manager - Civil Engineering who thrives on responsibility, leads high-performing teams, and delivers projects safely, on time, and within budget.

What you'll gain from this opportunity
You will be joining a long-established and forward-thinking organisation where you will be trusted to lead projects autonomously, influence key decisions, and develop your career further. You will benefit from working on high-profile civil engineering schemes, with strong support for progression and professional development.

About the company
My client is a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor with a heritage dating back over 200 years. They have built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their Civil Engineering team in Didcot.

What you will be doing
As a Project Manager - Civil Engineering, you will take full responsibility for project delivery and leadership. You will be:
Managing all site staff and leading multidisciplinary teams
Driving project planning from inception through to completion
Managing resources, budgets, and programme delivery
Ensuring compliance with all company procedures and standards
Overseeing Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
Delivering projects to programme and within budget
Managing subcontractors and ensuring performance standards are met
Liaising with clients, designers, and stakeholders
Chairing progress and subcontractor meetings and producing reports
Maintaining contractual records and documentation
Leading contract meetings and providing strategic input
Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations
Controlling project costs and financial performance
Compiling and submitting O&M manuals at project completion

What you will need to succeed
To be successful in this Project Manager - Civil Engineering role, you will ideally have:
A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Extensive experience delivering civil engineering projects (typically 10+ years)
Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure schemes
Strong project planning, scheduling, and resource management skills
Excellent understanding of construction methods and engineering principles
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams
Effective communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Experience managing budgets and controlling project costs
A full UK driving licence

Salary and benefits
Salary: Dependent on experience
Car allowance
Subsidised private medical cover
Life assurance scheme
Living away allowance (where applicable)
Contributory pension scheme
35 days annual leave (including public holidays)

Your future development
You will have the opportunity to progress into senior leadership roles, working on increasingly complex and high-value projects. My client actively supports career development and encourages continuous professional growth.
This role is based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a site-based working pattern.

Interested?
If you are a driven Project Manager - Civil Engineering looking to take the lead on impactful projects and advance your career, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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