Project Manager

Project Manager – Civil Engineering (Highways)

Location: Oxfordshire

Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading contractor delivering a major highways infrastructure scheme in Oxfordshire.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in heavy civils, specifically across earthworks, groundworks, and structural packages (bridges, RC works, retaining walls). This is a key leadership role responsible for driving delivery across complex work packages on a high-profile project.

Key Responsibilities

Full project lifecycle management from pre-construction through to completion

Lead delivery of major highways packages, including bulk earthworks, drainage, groundworks, and structural elements

Manage site teams, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery

Drive programme planning and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Oversee resource allocation, logistics, and material management (including high-volume earthworks operations)

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Manage NEC contracts, including cost control, change management, and reporting

Liaise with clients, designers, and key stakeholders to resolve technical and delivery challenges

Chair progress meetings, produce reports, and maintain clear communication across all project stakeholders

Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

Ensure high standards of workmanship across both groundworks and structural works

Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with programme and quality expectations

Compile and manage project documentation, including handover and O&M manuals

Essential

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Proven experience delivering major infrastructure or highways projects in a Project Manager capacity

Strong background across earthworks, groundworks, drainage, and structural works (RC, bridges, retaining structures)

Experience managing large-scale projects with multiple work packages and subcontractors

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

Demonstrated ability to manage programme, cost, and risk effectively

Strong leadership and team management capability

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Benefits

Car Allowance | Private Medical Cover | Life Assurance | Living Away Allowance (where applicable) | Contributory Pension | 35 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)