Project Manager

Project Manager - Water & Highways Infrastructure

Location: Bristol
Contract: Until February 2027
Sector: Civil Engineering | Water | Highways
Project: Major Water & Highways Framework

4 days on site 1 day WFH!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering projects across a major water and highways framework in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity to oversee multiple infrastructure schemes, coordinating pre-construction activities, site investigations and project delivery while working closely with local authorities and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the successful management and delivery of multiple civil engineering schemes across the framework.

• Coordinate early-stage project activities, including pre-construction planning, surveys and ground investigations ahead of detailed design.

• Manage ongoing trial hole excavations and site investigation works undertaken by internal delivery teams.

• Liaise with surveying specialists, commercial teams, subcontractors and external suppliers to ensure projects progress efficiently.

• Support procurement activities, tender preparation, subcontractor appointments and contract administration.

• Review and manage health and safety documentation, including RAMS, method statements and site-specific procedures.

• Monitor project programmes, budgets, resources and progress against key milestones.

• Develop strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.

• Act as a key liaison with Bristol City Council, highways departments and other local authority representatives.

• Coordinate communication and stakeholder engagement to minimise disruption during works in busy urban environments.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual and quality requirements.

Project Team & Reporting

• Report directly to the Senior Contracts Manager, responsible for the Water & Highways framework.

• Work collaboratively with an established permanent Project Manager to coordinate project delivery.

• Provide leadership and direction to the Site Agent and Engineer, overseeing daily activities, progress and technical delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, highways, water or utilities infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of pre-construction activities, site investigations and construction delivery.

• Experience managing subcontractors, engineers and site delivery teams.

• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial processes.

• Experience working with local authorities, highways teams or public-sector stakeholders would be advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements, including RAMS and CDM regulations.

• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

• SMSTS and a relevant construction management or civil engineering qualification preferred.

What's on Offer

• Contract opportunity running until February 2027.

• Opportunity to work across a major water and highways infrastructure framework.

• Established project team and ongoing infrastructure delivery programme.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in civil engineering project management and experience delivering water, highways or utilities projects, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity.