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.