177 project manager jobs found in Exeter

Project Manager Highways/Civil Engineering Dorset/Devon border We’re recruiting a Project Manager to support a contractor with a new £4m project to construct a roundabout on the Dorset/Devon Boarder. This is a 40-week programme of work and is being built to support future development and improve the existing highways network. Works will involve earthworks with a large infill of materials, drainage, services, kerbs and full depth road construction works. Offering a start in March/early April or sooner for the right candidate this can offer work for the rest of 2026 and be paid on a limited company basis, PAYE or CIS basis. Project Manager Duties: * Early contractor engagement with the client and designer * Ability to produce compliant programme for works * Organise and coordinate Traffic management * Liaise and manage some specialist sub contractors and direct labour * Ensuring contractual compliance with technical specifications * Overall responsibility for...

Role: Assistant Project Manager Position: Contract Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset Duration: 12 Months Rolling Rate: Circa £220 p/d PAYE + 36 days annual leave // Circa £285 p/d Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be expected to demonstrate the strongest direction of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the major contracts assigned. Reporting directly to the Service Manager you will be accountable for ensuring delivery of all engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. The APM will work closely with the Project/Service Manager and Utilities Delivery Leads to ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project. Principal Accountabilities Assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support...

Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure / Nuclear Location: Bridgwater, Somerset- 4x Per Week Contract Length: 24 months Working Pattern: 4 days per week onsite  Rates: £55 per hour An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, within a highly regulated environment. You will provide strategic leadership and governance, overseeing the full project lifecycle from planning and approvals through to delivery, while managing stakeholders, risks, programme performance and project teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the safe delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets. Provide leadership, governance and strategic direction to project teams. Establish and maintain programme baselines, including planning, risk, cost and change control processes. Manage projects...

Site-Based Project Manager Central Plymouth Immediate Start Potential 12 Months’ Work We are seeking an experienced Site-Based Project Manager for an immediate start on an apartment block in Plymouth. This role will oversee significant cladding and remediation works and offers the potential for up to 12 months of continuous work. The Role You will be responsible for: * Managing cladding and remediation packages across an apartment block * Acting as the key client-facing representative on site * Creating, updating, and managing project programmes using Microsoft Project * Coordinating subcontractors and site teams * Monitoring progress and ensuring works are delivered on programme * Ensuring full Health & Safety compliance * Reporting to senior management and stakeholders Requirements * Proven experience managing cladding and remediation projects * Strong residential project background * Client-facing...

Electrical Project Manager (Commercial Build) Contract: Freelance (on-going) Rate: £300 per day (CIS or Ltd company) Start: ASAP A leading MEP contractor is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead the electrical package on a major commercial new‑build in Cardiff. The role suits a delivery‑focused manager with experience on complex commercial projects such as hospitals, schools, data centres, large public‑sector buildings or multi‑storey offices. Candidates whose background is purely residential, manufacturing or light industrial are unlikely to be considered. Key responsibilities * Own the electrical scope from pre‑construction planning through installation, commissioning and handover * Lead site teams and specialist subcontractors, setting standards for safety, quality and productivity * Develop and manage RAMS; ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and statutory requirements * Review drawings/specs, coordinate RFIs and technical submittals,...

Our client is seeking an experienced Rail Civils Design Project Manager to support a major railway infrastructure programme. This is a key contract role (inside IR35) responsible for leading and coordinating civils design activities, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful delivery across scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage civils design teams across multiple work packages within a rail environment. Oversee the full lifecycle of civils design delivery, ensuring outputs meet both technical and project requirements. Act as the primary interface between internal teams, design consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Drive progress, manage risks, and ensure the programme remains aligned to design governance processes and wider project strategy. Review and challenge design submissions to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance with standards. Monitor financial performance, providing strong commercial...

Chartered Project Manager - Structures Rate: £50-£55 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: 6 months - Inside IR35 Location: Cardiff Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office This role offers a Chartered Project Manager the chance to work within a well-established highways infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of key bridge and highways structures projects. In this position, you'll take on the responsibility of managing the delivery of critical infrastructure schemes, working closely with engineers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required technical standards. If you have experience in structural engineering projects and enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams, this role provides a chance to make an impact on a wide range of highways and bridge projects. The Role You'll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of bridge and highways structures projects, ensuring everything runs...

Title: Project Manager Contract Length: 6 months Location: Bristol - onsite 4 days per week Hourly Rate: £71 to £85 per hour via an umbrella company ***Candidates must hold Active SC Clearance and be Sole UK Nationals to be considered for this opportunity*** Build the future We are working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Manager with us. As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility Mission Systems The Project Manager role is based within our Mission Systems business area. We have a wide portfolio of best-in-class intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, communications, and weapons launch and handling solutions across all domains, integrating the best of industry to meet our customers' needs. The Role...

Summary Candidates in this role are responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. They manage and coordinate site teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused culture. Daily activities include planning, monitoring progress, managing risks, engaging with clients and communities, and ensuring compliance with contractual and safety standards. They also oversee financial performance, resource management, and project closeout processes. Skills Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills In-depth knowledge of construction processes and disciplines (groundworks, RC structures, steelwork, etc.) Experience working within a Rail or infrastructure environment Contract management knowledge (NEC, ICE, etc.) Safety management and compliance (SMSTS, CSCS, PTS) Financial...

Senior Project Manager Bristol £75,000 - £100,000 Construo Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a high-quality residential apartment scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Main contractor delivering impressive residential developments. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and programme of works * Ensure quality, budget, health & safety, and timelines are consistently met * Coordinate with design, commercial, and client teams * Chair site meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders * Identify and mitigate risks and drive project performance Ideal Candidate: * Proven experience managing residential apartment projects (from £5m–£15m+) * Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills * Excellent knowledge of construction processes and regulations * Able to deliver projects to programme and budget with a focus on quality * SMSTS,...

Project Manager / Business Manager Filton – Hybrid Working 6 Month initial contract -  likely to be extended Sector: Aerospace Engineering / Systems Centre of Competence   Shape the Future of Landing Gear Engineering   Are you a proactive project professional who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and business operations? The Commercial Landing Gear Operations Integration Team (1YLI) is looking for a dynamic Business & Project Management Partner to support our world-class engineering community.   In this role, you won't just be tracking tasks; you will be an operational catalyst, deployed directly into our engineering functional teams to ensure we deliver on our global commercial commitments.   The Role As a Business & Project Management Partner, you will act as the bridge between engineering technicality and operational efficiency. Your mission is to provide the structure, data, and guidance that allows our engineers to focus on what they do best.   Key...

Role Overview The Project Construction Manager will be responsible for setting up and leading client-side projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. Responsibilities Full responsibility for delivering construction projects as client-side project manager Regular communication and updates on projects to all stakeholders. Provide clear direction and leadership Work within agreed budgets Ensure that all project paperwork is kept up to date Manage life cycle of the project through to handover Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control Ensure Project is delivered to a Health and Safety Guidelines Manage risk and implement strategy where necessarySkill Set Essential BSc/HND in Construction/Building Services (or similar) or equivalent experience Previous project management experience within the construction industry Excellent knowledge of Health &...

Role Lab Test Means & FTI Project Leader Location Filton, UK Contract 12 Months (Likely Extended) Rate Up to £45.00/hr Umbrella (£33.64/hr PAYE)   About the Role: Critical Flight & Integration Testing Join the Flight and Integration Test Centre in Filton, a critical domain responsible for delivering and supporting all Lab & Flight Test Means used to validate, integrate, and certify new aircraft modifications.   Your Primary Mission: You will lead a high-priority, end-to-end project focused on developing a brand-new Control Room designed to monitor and operate a key Lab Test Means solution.   Key Project Responsibilities This is a full-lifecycle Project Management role with accountability for Time, Cost, and Quality (TCQ). You will: Define Scope: Create the Statement of Work (SOW) and establish project structure/governance. Manage Execution: Steer project delivery using metrics, track progress, and ensure timely completion. Risk & Change: Proactively manage all...

Project Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Project Manager based in the Filton area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Project Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: All UK work packages to agreed time, cost and quality Launch meeting with Engineers CPD review Monthly meeting to go Raise POs to engage the supplier they have on the Aircraft sideThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: End-to-end Project Management on Large engineering projects...

Project Manager Location: UK (with occasional international travel) Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering Job Type: Permanent We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategically important operational programme within a UK-based manufacturing environment. This role will oversee a complex, multi-phase project involving equipment, processes, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring activities are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining operational continuity and stakeholder alignment. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong leadership, discretion, and structured programme management capability. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will: * Lead and coordinate a structured operational change programme across manufacturing functions * Manage project plans covering equipment, assets, workflows, and process transitions *...

Project Manager (Part-Time - 15 hours per week) £50,000 per annum pro rata + benefits Chippenham, Wiltshire Fixed-term contract for 12 months We're working with an established organisation in Chippenham to recruit an experienced Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term, part-time basis. Reporting to the CTO, you will take full ownership of delivering technology projects end-to-end - ensuring scope, timelines, risks, governance and resources are effectively managed. Key Responsibilities: Define project scope, milestones and delivery plans Manage schedules, resources, risks and RAID logs Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers Lead stand-ups, sprint planning and stakeholder meetings Oversee testing (QA, integration, UAT) and go-live activities Provide clear status reporting and delivery forecasts About You: Proven experience delivering technology/software projects end-to-end Strong scope, risk and governance management skills Experience working within...

Site Manager Project: £9m Modular Installation - 4 Building Scheme (Prison Environment) Location: Exeter - HMP Channings Wood Job Type: Freelance Reporting into: Project Manager Start: April Duration: Running through to December About the Company Our client is a leading UK modular construction specialist delivering high quality projects across custodial, education, commercial and public sector environments. With a strong national presence and secured project pipeline, they operate a structured delivery model with experienced project teams across multiple live schemes. The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join an established delivery team on a £9m modular installation project within a live custodial setting. The scheme involves the installation of four modular buildings. You will take responsibility for one building (education or office facility), operating as a Number 2 on site and reporting directly into the Project Manager. This is a...

Sub Agent – Major Civil Engineering Project Location: Plymouth - fulltime on site  Rate: £420–£450 per day Contract: Freelance / Contract - Permanent opportunities available too  Security Clearance: Required – applicants must be UK Nationals Overview Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Sub Agent to support the delivery of the construction phase of a major civil engineering scheme. You will be responsible for managing a defined section of works or an assigned area of the site, working under the direction of the Agent or Project Manager to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery. The role has a strong focus on SHEQ performance, programme, quality, and coordination of subcontractors and engineering teams. Key Accountabilities SHEQ performance for your assigned section of works Identification and escalation of change, risk, and opportunity to the Agent or Project Manager Production, review, and monitoring of RAMS and ITPs in line with company standards Supporting...

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Internals Manager to join a leading main contractor on a major £50m+ live project in Cornwall. The contractor operates across England, Scotland and Wales, delivering design & build, refurbishment and new build schemes across the healthcare and education sectors, including hospitals, schools and universities. The Project You will be joining a highly successful delivery team working on RC frame multi-storey buildings within a live environment. The scheme includes: • RC concrete frame construction • Masonry and SFS framing systems • Curtain walling & window installations • Flat roofing systems • Extensive internal partitions and high-quality finishes packages The Role – Internals Manager Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the coordination, management and successful delivery of all internal packages through to handover. Key Responsibilities: • Managing all internal...

Your new companyAn exciting and challenging opportunity has become available to join HMP Leyhill as a contractor escort working as part of a third-party company. This company looks after all the maintenance work within this prison. We are recruiting a number of escorts to work at HMP Leyhill for an upcoming project, expected to be 6 months plus. This is a long-term temporary contract offering sociable, full-time hours, possible overtime, and an opportunity to kick-start a career within the prison service. Your new roleTo ensure the safety and safe passage of non-MOJ personnel assigned to you in the capacity of the Escort role. To carry out escorting to support the efficient delivery of project work and planned/ minor work tasks as assigned by your line manager. Escort duties and Responsibilities: Booking in & escorting of all contractors, tools and vehicles within the establishment. Check all tools and plant, ensuring the current tool list is up-to-date. Supervision of the...