Permanent

Project Manager

RGB

Devon, Devon, EX2 8BA

£60000 - £65000 per annum, Benefits: Plus car and additional benefits

Posted: 27 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 26 June 2026

Ref: LS260526

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About the Role

The role of Project Manager is available with a well-established Civil Engineering Contractor in North Devon. This permanent position offers a salary between £60,000 and £65,000, along with a car allowance, mileage, and additional benefits. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects from pre-construction to completion. Key responsibilities include managing project programmes, budgets, and site teams, while ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and experience in infrastructure or environmental schemes. This role provides long-term career stability within a supportive management structure, working on projects that positively impact local communities across the South West.

Project Manager
North Devon
Permanent
£60,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Mileage + Benefits
A well-established Civil Engineering Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis in North Devon.
With a strong order book of secured infrastructure and environmental improvement projects across the South West, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term career stability, a supportive management structure and the chance to lead schemes that make a real impact within local communities.
The Role
Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing projects safely, on programme and within budget
- Leading Site Agents, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors
- Developing and maintaining project programmes
- Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings
- Overseeing quality assurance, ITPs and project documentation
- Monitoring project performance, risks and opportunities
- Working closely with commercial teams to ensure effective cost control
- Coordinating design, temporary works and construction activities
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering
- Strong background delivering infrastructure, flood alleviation, earthworks, drainage, highways or environmental projects
- Experience managing projects under NEC contracts
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and programme management experience
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project teams
Qualifications
- HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- SMSTS
- CSCS Card
- First Aid at Work (desirable)
What''s on Offer
- Salary of £60,000 - £65,000
- Car Allowance
- Business Mileage
- Pension Scheme
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Clear Progression Opportunities
- Long-Term Regional Work Across Devon and the South West
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Project Manager or an ambitious Site Agent looking to step into a Project Management position with a contractor that continues to secure a healthy pipeline of work across the region.
For more information, please contact Laura Stephenson at RGB Recruitment:
RGB Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers.