Project Manager; Utilities

Overview

Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Project Manager (Utilities) to join their team in Oxfordshire.

• Deliver multiple projects from design through completion, meeting programme, quality, safety, and commercial targets
• Manage project costs, forecasts, budgets, and monthly performance reporting
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor resources, labour, subcontractors, and site activities
• Lead site meetings, maintain accurate records, and ensure effective communication across teams
• Develop and manage construction programmes, work packages, and engineering solutions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, procedures, and legal requirements
• Produce and maintain project documentation including project plans, risk assessments, method statements, ITPs, QA files, and site records
• Manage change control, variations, and additional works, including estimating and commercial negotiations
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery
• Oversee handover documentation, including as-builts and O&M manuals

• Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
• Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS manager's card
• SMSTS
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance

• CEng MICE
• Knowledge of the JCT form of contract