Project Manager

Project Manager

Exeter | Hybrid Working

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join our client’s team, delivering engineering capital projects across the South West.

This role suits someone with a background in engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction, confident managing projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead engineering capital projects and smaller workstreams through the full lifecycle.

* Manage project scope, budgets, forecasting and cost performance.

* Develop and maintain project programmes, milestones and delivery schedules.

* Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.

* Coordinate contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

* Administer NEC or similar contracts, including early warnings and compensation events.

* Maintain strong commercial, financial and contractual controls.

* Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory and safety requirements.

* Provide clear project reporting on progress, performance and risks.

* Oversee commissioning, handover and project close‑out.

* Build effective relationships with operational teams, customers and stakeholders.

About You

* Proven experience delivering engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction projects.

* Strong budget management and cost‑control skills.

* Working knowledge of NEC or similar contract forms.

* Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Confident decision‑maker with strong problem‑solving ability.

* Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety, quality and commercial focus.

* Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or related discipline.

* APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent qualification.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

* Technical background in relevant discipline (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, process, environmental, water/wastewater or construction management).

What’s on Offer

* £45,000–£65,000 DOE plus benefits.

* Hybrid working.

* Exeter‑based role with projects across the South West.

* Opportunity to lead significant engineering capital projects.

* Full project lifecycle responsibility.

* Varied technical, commercial and stakeholder exposure.

* Long‑term career development.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager seeking your next opportunity in the South West, we’d welcome your application