Highways Delivery Lead: Deliver Safe, On-Time Projects

STRABAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Manchester is looking for a Highways Delivery Manager. This role involves leading highways projects while ensuring compliance with client, statutory, and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing civil engineering projects, strong knowledge of highways standards, and proficient in stakeholder management. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing highways or civil engineering projects in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of highways standards (e.g., DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations and safety management.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of highways projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and supply chains effectively.
• Ensure projects are delivered to timescales, cost, quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Knowledge of highways standards

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

A major construction firm in Manchester is looking for a Highways Delivery Manager. This role involves leading highways projects while ensuring compliance with client, statutory, and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing civil engineering projects, strong knowledge of highways standards, and proficient in stakeholder management. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity in a dynamic environment.