Project Manager – Civil Engineering (Groundworks / Infrastructure)\n\nLocation: Reading\n\nType: Full-time, Permanent\n\nRed 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the project through all stages of the lifecycle, from planning to completion\n\t\nManage groundworks packages, alongside wider civil engineering and infrastructure activities\n\t\nOversee service diversions, reinforced concrete works, and associated enabling works\n\t\nCoordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to drive programme and quality\n\t\nMaintain strong stakeholder communication and ensure compliance with programme, safety, and quality requirements\n\t\nEnsure health & safety, quality control, and risk management standards are met at all times\n\t\nContribute to method statements, risk assessments, and detailed progress reporting\n\nAbout You\n\nProven experience as a Project Manager within groundworks, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects\n\t\nGroundworks experience is essential; broader civils or infrastructure exposure is highly desirable\n\t\nExperience working in secure or highly regulated environments is advantageous\n\t\nStrong commercial awareness and cost control skills across the project lifecycle\n\t\nConfident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n\t\nBased within a commutable distance of Reading\n\t\nAble to obtain security clearance and complete background checks\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\nLong-term, permanent position on a stable, well-funded infrastructure project\n\t\nOpportunity to work with a reputable contractor on a technically complex scheme\n\t\nCompetitive salary and package\n\t\nA role where your leadership and delivery experience will genuinely make an impact