Project Manager

Company: Fusion People
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Project ManagerLocation: Bristol or ExeterCompany: Major Highways Infrastructure OrganisationType: Full-Time | PermanentSalary: £47,410 – £54,210 + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading highways infrastructure organisation and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West region’s capital programme.

The Role:

  • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Regional Management Team, Programme Delivery Managers, key stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to ensure alignment of strategic and delivery objectives.
  • Review and report on portfolio delivery performance, resolve complex issues, and support the preparation of project business cases.
  • Manage programme governance, financial reporting and risk across capital expenditure budgets, ensuring effective financial and contractual controls are in place and adhered to.
  • Maintain a positive organisational reputation through effective customer and stakeholder communications throughout project delivery.
  • Proactively manage engagement with communities, stakeholders, transport operators, road users and businesses.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities, implementing changes and promoting portfolio management best practices.
  • Manage and evaluate portfolio risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, leading the development and implementation of effective solutions.

Requirements:

  • Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience delivering civil engineering projects.
  • Project management qualifications such as APM, Prince2, MSP, or similar are desirable.
  • Experience administering or managing NEC contracts.
  • Strong understanding of construction practices, technical standards, and relevant industry legislation.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.

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Posted: October 21st, 2026