Highways Project Lead – Civil Infrastructure

Bethell Group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethell Construction Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead highways and civil engineering projects across the North West, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to exacting standards. You will manage site teams, coordinate resources, and maintain client and stakeholder relationships while upholding health and safety and quality across all project stages.

The role requires strong leadership, a Civil Engineering background, and a track record of

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a site supervisory or project management role.
• Experience delivering highways and civil engineering projects.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage highways and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to successful completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with client requirements.
• Lead and promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all project activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage project programmes, resources and operational activities to achieve delivery objectives.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed to specification and required standards.
• Monitor project costs, variations and contractual obligations, supporting commercial performance and accurate valuations.
• Maintain project documentation, technical records, drawings and reporting requirements.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure quality, compliance and performance standards are achieved.
• Ensure timely project handover, including as-built information, O&M manuals and Health & Safety documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the achievement of zero-defect project delivery.

Skills

Highways PM

CDM Regulations

NEC Contracts

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Budget & Cost Control

Health & Safety

Risk Management

Project Documentation

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bethell Construction Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead highways and civil engineering projects across the North West, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to exacting standards. You will manage site teams, coordinate resources, and maintain client and stakeholder relationships while upholding health and safety and quality across all project stages.

The role requires strong leadership, a Civil Engineering background, and a track record of