Highway Project Manager

Carrington West; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways delivery contractor in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of major highway works. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive safety and programme performance, and manage key stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years’ experience in the highway construction sector and a degree in Civil Engineering. A competitive salary of up to £85,000, alongside a car allowance and benefits package, is on offer for the right candidate.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience within the highway construction sector, including 2+ years in a Project Manager role.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Confidence engaging with senior public stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading project teams from mobilisation to completion.
• Driving project performance across health, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring project timelines are met.

Skills

Project leadership

Health and safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Highways Delivery (Liverpool)

Step into a role where you'll have real ownership, real influence, and the backing to deliver major highway works the right way. As Senior Project Manager on a key Liverpool framework, you'll lead from the front on site, shaping safety culture, programme performance, and stakeholder confidence while bringing complex construction phases in on time and within budget.

About the Business

You’ll be joining a well-established highways delivery contractor working on a major Liverpool framework. The work is varied, visible, and stakeholder‑facing – ideal if you enjoy being on site, leading teams, and building trusted relationships with clients and the wider supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Leading multidisciplinary project teams from mobilisation through to completion.
• Driving project performance across HSEW, quality, programme, commercial control, and client satisfaction.
• Managing subcontractors and interfaces across design, utilities, enabling works, and main works.
• Owning planning, reporting, and risk management, ensuring actions land and issues are resolved early.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, and key stakeholders to keep decisions moving.
• Setting the tone for a positive culture of collaboration, innovation, and safety across the whole team.
• Supporting commercial colleagues with costs, change control, and contractual responsibilities (NEC3/NEC4).
• Identifying gaps in behaviours, capability, or resourcing – and taking action to strengthen performance.
• Directing, motivating, and maintaining a competent, trained, flexible, and engaged delivery team.
• Managing client expectations during delivery, including change and decision‑making, to protect outcomes.
• Championing the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
• Monitoring weekly progress, liaising with department heads and suppliers to remove blockers and mitigate delays.
• Keeping accurate records of performance, budget, and activity to support governance and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need to Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
• 10+ years’ experience within the highway construction sector, including 2+ years in a Project Manager role (or equivalent level of leadership).
• Previous experience delivering highways schemes for National Highways.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex construction phases.
• A visible, proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing leadership.
• Excellent organisational skills for coordinating sizeable teams of contractors and consultants.
• Confidence engaging with, influencing, and communicating with senior public stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across a broad supply chain.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £85,000
• Car allowance
• Benefits package included
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development

Location and Working Pattern

Location: Liverpool (site‑based)

You’ll be working closely with the delivery team on site, driving performance, safety, and programme outcomes day to day.

Clear routes to progression are available for a Senior Project Manager who wants to step into larger frameworks, higher‑value schemes, or broader leadership roles.

If you’re a Senior Project Manager who enjoys leading high‑performing teams on complex highways delivery – and you want a role where you can make a visible impact on a key Liverpool framework – apply now with your CV.