Project Manager

Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire

We are partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a major civil engineering project at RAF Brize Norton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised contractor delivering high-profile infrastructure works on a secure and strategically important site.

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of paving and associated civil engineering works. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proactive individual who is comfortable being on site, driving progress, coordinating teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You will lead from the front, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing subcontractors and direct labour, and maintaining close collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and the wider project team.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of paving and civil engineering works

• Drive programme performance, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved

• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners effectively

• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and commercial performance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders

• Identify and mitigate project risks while resolving on-site challenges efficiently

• Ensure all works are delivered in line with contractual and regulatory requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure

• Strong background in paving, asphalt, highways, or airfield projects

• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor on major infrastructure schemes

• Demonstrable ability to lead projects from site, driving works and programme delivery

• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Relevant construction qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

• SMSTS, CSCS, and other relevant certifications