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Project Manager

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Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Project Manager – Highways

Devon | Permanent | Full-Time

£60,000-£70,000 & Package

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to take the lead on civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the South West?

We are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their established highways division.

With a healthy order book and long-term secured workload, this role offers excellent job security, career progression and the opportunity to work on technically challenging schemes across the region.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the successful delivery of highways, infrastructure and civil engineering projects

* Manage projects from pre-construction through to final completion

* Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams

* Monitor programme, cost, quality and overall project performance

* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders

* Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery

* Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards

* Identify, manage and mitigate project risks

* Support commercial performance, contract administration and change management

* Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery

* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

Essential Requirements

* Previous experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Agent within civil engineering

* Experience delivering highways, infrastructure, utilities, flood alleviation or general civil engineering projects

* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

* Strong commercial awareness and project planning abilities

* Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment

* SMSTS qualification

* CSCS Card

* Relevant Civil Engineering qualification (HNC, HND or Degree preferred)

* Full UK Driving Licence

How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed), or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background

Reference: 225327944

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Project Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library

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Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Project Manager – Highways

Devon | Permanent | Full-Time

£60,000-£70,000 & Package

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to take the lead on civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the South West?

We are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their established highways division.

With a healthy order book and long-term secured workload, this role offers excellent job security, career progression and the opportunity to work on technically challenging schemes across the region.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the successful delivery of highways, infrastructure and civil engineering projects

* Manage projects from pre-construction through to final completion

* Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams

* Monitor programme, cost, quality and overall project performance

* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders

* Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery

* Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards

* Identify, manage and mitigate project risks

* Support commercial performance, contract administration and change management

* Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery

* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

Essential Requirements

* Previous experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Agent within civil engineering

* Experience delivering highways, infrastructure, utilities, flood alleviation or general civil engineering projects

* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

* Strong commercial awareness and project planning abilities

* Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment

* SMSTS qualification

* CSCS Card

* Relevant Civil Engineering qualification (HNC, HND or Degree preferred)

* Full UK Driving Licence

How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed), or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background
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