Highways ITS Transformation Lead - Freelance

Carrington West; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Freelance Technology Project Manager to lead a programme of technology upgrades across the East Midlands highways network. You will oversee multiple workstreams, manage suppliers and operational teams, and ensure delivery aligns with highway objectives.

This outside IR35 contract focuses on improving network performance, safety and resilience through ITS and digital infrastructure, with on-site delivery and strong stakeholder management required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex technology projects within highways, transport, infrastructure, or related environments.
• Strong project management experience delivering schemes on site for Contractors in the Highways space.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, suppliers and technical delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of highways technology, ITS, digital infrastructure, or operational technology environments.
• Experience working within large, multi-stakeholder organisations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a programme of technology upgrades across the East Midlands highways network.
• Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, suppliers and operational teams.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic highways objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

PRINCE2 / PMP / APM certification

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Freelance Technology Project Manager to lead a programme of technology upgrades across the East Midlands highways network. You will oversee multiple workstreams, manage suppliers and operational teams, and ensure delivery aligns with highway objectives.

This outside IR35 contract focuses on improving network performance, safety and resilience through ITS and digital infrastructure, with on-site delivery and strong stakeholder management required.