Highways Project Manager

Carrington West; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highways Capital Project Manager to join a Local Authority highways programme in Hull. You will manage delivery of schemes, coordinate designers, contractors and stakeholders across design, procurement and construction, and report on progress and risks.

The role is a 6-month initial contract with potential extension, hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days elsewhere). Paying £50–£60 per hour Umbrella PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience or capability in managing complex highways/civil engineering projects.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong reporting and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple highway schemes from design to delivery and completion.
• Coordinate designers, contract managers, permit teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme, budget, risk, quality and project performance.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Highway Capital Programme Manager.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget and risk management

Reporting to management

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

Location: Hull

Rate: £50-£60 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)

Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension

Working Arrangements: Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office preferred, although 2 days will be considered

Exciting Opportunity for a Highways Capital Project Manager in Hull

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a Local Authority highways capital programme team. You will manage the delivery of several major highway infrastructure and civil engineering schemes valued between £2 million and £10 million, working across projects at different stages of design, procurement and construction.

The main duties of the Highways Capital Project Manager include:

• Managing multiple highway infrastructure schemes from design and procurement through to delivery and completion.


• Coordinating designers, contract managers, permit teams, contractors and other project stakeholders.


• Monitoring programme, budget, risk, quality and overall project performance.


• Providing regular progress reports and updates to the Highway Capital Programme Manager.


• Undertaking key project-management tasks and coordinating the different elements of each scheme.


• Engaging with internal council teams, external organisations, elected members and local councillors.


• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards.

The Highways Capital Project Manager will have key experience in:

• Successfully managing and delivering major highway or civil engineering schemes.


• Managing projects valued between approximately £2 million and £10 million.


• Working across several projects at different stages of design, procurement and construction.


• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.


• Managing project programmes, budgets, risks and reporting requirements.


• Communicating effectively with senior managers, elected members and technical teams.


• Strong organisation, leadership and problem-solving skills.


• Previous Local Authority highways experience would be advantageous.


• A highways or civil engineering qualification is beneficial but not essential, as in-house technical support is available.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK and are always keen to speak discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role, we welcome calls from Highways, Transport, Construction and Local Government professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market.

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