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Project Manager

Somerset Closes 16/10/2026

Reference No.: 1704509

Postcode: TA1 1JT

Civil Engineering

Project Manager

£65000 - £75000 per Year £6.9k Car allowance & Benefits

Permanent / Full Time

Civils PM delivering highways & civil engineering projects across major Somerset CC frameworks, including New Assets and Traffic Signal Infrastructure


Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Somerset
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 (DOE) + £6,960 Car Allowance OR Company Car

Overview:

Leggwork is working with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Regional Civil Engineering team in Somerset.
The role will involve delivering highways and infrastructure projects through long-term Somerset Council frameworks, including road construction, drainage, junction improvements and traffic infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of highways and civil engineering projects from start to completion.
  • Take responsibility for programme, commercial performance, resources, quality and H&S.
  • Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
  • Maintain strong relationships with Somerset Council and other key stakeholders.
  • Manage budgets, forecasting, P&L, programmes, risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required standards.
  • Identify and resolve project issues while driving continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ Project Management experience within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure.
  • Strong experience delivering highways, roads or associated infrastructure projects.
  • Good understanding of NEC contracts, ideally NEC3/NEC4.
  • Strong commercial and programme management skills.
  • SMSTS and valid CSCS card.
  • Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related qualification, or equivalent experience.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Strong understanding of HSEQ requirements.

Desirable:

  • Experience with drainage and associated civil engineering works.
  • Main contractor / Tier 1 experience.
  • Local authority or highways framework experience.
  • Lean / Six Sigma knowledge.

Salary & Benefits:

  • £65,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
  • £6,960 Car Allowance or Company Car
  • Private Healthcare & Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 days’ holiday + birthday off
  • Hybrid working where possible
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity package
  • Training, CPD and career progression
  • Long-term pipeline of highways and infrastructure projects across Somerset

For more information or to apply:
E: Luke.Norton@leggwork.com
T: 07534 138797


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