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Project Manager
- Posted 17 November 2025
- Salary £500 - £550 per day
- LocationTaunton
- Job type Temporary
- Sectors Infrastructure , Aviation
- ReferenceBH-39357
Job description
Project Manager – Regional Civils (South West Highways Framework) Tier 1 Contractor | Plymouth-Based Start | Freelance or Permanent | Salary/Rate Negotiable
Are you a driven Project Manager looking to take the next step within a major regional civils framework? This is a standout opportunity to join a respected Tier 1 contractor delivering long-term highways and infrastructure projects across the South West.
We’re seeking a Project Manager to lead a new-build highway construction scheme in Plymouth, before progressing on to further projects across the wider South West Highways Civils Framework. With a clear route to Framework Manager, this role offers genuine career progression and long-term stability.
The Role As Project Manager, you will:
To find out more or to apply, get in touch with Jack O’Shea on 07398 619353 or email jack.oshea@peoplegroup.com.
We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful recommendations – so if you know someone who’d be a great fit, send them our way.
Are you a driven Project Manager looking to take the next step within a major regional civils framework? This is a standout opportunity to join a respected Tier 1 contractor delivering long-term highways and infrastructure projects across the South West.
We’re seeking a Project Manager to lead a new-build highway construction scheme in Plymouth, before progressing on to further projects across the wider South West Highways Civils Framework. With a clear route to Framework Manager, this role offers genuine career progression and long-term stability.
The Role As Project Manager, you will:
- Lead the successful delivery of a new highway construction project in Plymouth.
- Oversee all project phases – planning, delivery, financial control, health & safety, and stakeholder engagement.
- Work closely with the Framework Delivery Team to ensure consistency, quality, and programme certainty across future schemes.
- Support continuous improvement and innovation within the framework.
- Provide leadership to site teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and collaborative working.
- Experience in highways, civil engineering, infrastructure, or similar environments.
- Strong commercial awareness and programme management capability.
- Excellent stakeholder and client-facing skills.
- A proactive, delivery-focused approach with a passion for building strong teams.
- The ability to take ownership of projects while contributing to a long-term framework culture.
- Work with a respected Tier 1 contractor on a major regional framework.
- Long-term pipeline of civils and highways projects across the South West.
- Clear progression pathway into Framework Manager role.
- Freelance or permanent options available.
- Competitive and negotiable rates/salaries.
- Full package details available on request.
To find out more or to apply, get in touch with Jack O’Shea on 07398 619353 or email jack.oshea@peoplegroup.com.
We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful recommendations – so if you know someone who’d be a great fit, send them our way.
