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…