Project Manager in South West

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.