Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

Senior Recruitment Partner (RPO) for some of the UKs leading Civils and Construction companies | Omni RMS

Location: Calvert (Bicester)

Business Unit: Infrastructure

About J Coffey

J Coffey is a leading construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and building projects across the UK. With a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, we partner with public and private clients to bring vital infrastructure to life - especially in the UK water sector, where resilience, compliance, and sustainability are key.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of works on the HS2 programme, operating from our Calvert site near Bicester. The role is suited to a Project Manager with a strong background working for sub-contractors on major infrastructure or rail projects, ideally with direct HS2 experience.

You will be responsible for managing programme, cost, quality, safety, and stakeholder interfaces while ensuring subcontract works are delivered in line with HS2 standards, NEC contracts, and principal contractor requirements.

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of subcontracted works within HS2 framework, from planning through to handover.
• Take ownership of programme delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate site activities, resources, plant, materials, and subcontract labour.
• Ensure compliance with HS2 requirements, client specifications, and relevant industry standards.
• Produce and submit the SSOW in a timely manner.
• Ensure the SSOW are being adhered to.
• Coordinate all Temporary Works and ensure timely submission to maintain program delivery.
• Administer NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, and change control.
• Work closely with Principal Contractors, HS2 representatives, designers, and supply chain partners.
• Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture in line with HS2 and company policies.
• Monitor commercial performance, forecasts, and cost value reconciliation (CVR).
• Manage risk, mitigation strategies, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure quality assurance processes, inspections, and documentation are completed and maintained.
• Produce accurate project reporting, progress updates, and site records.
• Support and mentor site teams, including Engineers and Supervisors.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager for a subcontractor on major infrastructure or rail projects.
• HS2 project experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and infrastructure works (e.g. earthworks, structures, utilities, rail civils).
• Experience working under NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Excellent knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts in a complex, high-pressure environment.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and cost controls.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• First Aid at Work (desirable).
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE, CIOB, APM) – desirable.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Project Management and Engineering

Construction