Project Manager - Reading in Reading

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Project Manager – Civil Engineering (Groundworks / Infrastructure)



Location: Reading



Type: Full-time, Permanent



Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in the Reading area.



We are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager with a strong groundworks background, who is also open to managing wider civil engineering and infrastructure works. Experience across areas such as RC frames, service diversions, and heavy civils would be highly beneficial, but candidates from a broader civils or infrastructure background are very much encouraged to apply.



This is a high-profile, technically challenging project delivered within a secure and regulated environment, offering long-term stability and the chance to work on an essential infrastructure scheme.



The Role



As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the project from planning through to successful delivery, working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards.



Key Responsibilities



Lead the project through all stages of the lifecycle, from planning to completion



Manage groundworks packages, alongside wider civil engineering and infrastructure activities



Oversee service diversions, reinforced concrete works, and associated enabling works



Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to drive programme and quality



Maintain strong stakeholder communication and ensure compliance with programme, safety, and quality requirements



Ensure health & safety, quality control, and risk management standards are met at all times



Contribute to method statements, risk assessments, and detailed progress reporting



About You



Proven experience as a Project Manager within groundworks, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects



Groundworks experience is essential; broader civils or infrastructure exposure is highly desirable



Experience working in secure or highly regulated environments is advantageous



Strong commercial awareness and cost control skills across the project lifecycle



Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills



Based within a commutable distance of Reading



Able to obtain security clearance and complete background checks



What’s on Offer



Long-term, permanent position on a stable, well-funded infrastructure project



Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on a technically complex scheme



Competitive salary and package



A role where your leadership and delivery experience will genuinely make an impact

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