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)