Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location: Purbrook

Project Manager Exeter | Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join our client's team, delivering engineering capital projects across the South West. This role suits someone with a background in engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction, confident managing projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities Lead engineering capital projects and smaller work streams through the full lifecycle. Manage project scope, budgets, forecasting and cost performance. Develop and maintain project programmes, milestones and delivery schedules. Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities. Coordinate contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams. Administer NEC or similar contracts, including early warnings and compensation events. Maintain strong commercial, financial and contractual controls.

Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory and safety requirements. Provide clear project reporting on progress, performance and risks. Oversee commissioning, handover and project close‑out. Build effective relationships with operational teams, customers and stakeholders. About You Proven experience delivering engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction projects. Strong budget management and cost‑control skills. Working knowledge of NEC or similar contract forms. Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Confident decision‑maker with strong problem‑solving ability. Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety, quality and commercial focus. Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or related discipline. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Technical background in relevant discipline (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, process, environmental, water/wastewater or construction management).

What's on Offer £45,000-£65,000 DOE plus benefits. Hybrid working. Exeter‑based role with projects across the South West. Opportunity to lead significant engineering capital projects. Full project lifecycle responsibility. Varied technical, commercial and stakeholder exposure. Long‑term career development. If you're an experienced Project Manager seeking your next opportunity in the South West, we'd welcome your application.