Highways Project Manager

First Recruitment Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking two experienced Project Managers for a highways project in Lewes, England. The ideal candidates will deliver projects valued at £250k and above, ensuring they meet client and local authority standards. Proven experience in civil engineering and effective leadership skills are essential. This role offers a 6-month contract in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing schemes of value £250k or more.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned highways projects in accordance with client requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of project management.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CSCS Manager Card

SMSTS

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Project Manager – Highways

Ringmer, East Sussex • 6 month contract

Overview

We are seeking two experienced Project Managers to lead the delivery of planned highways works for a UK Local Authority. The successful candidates will manage the end‑to‑end delivery of schemes valued at £250k and above, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned highways projects in accordance with client and local authority requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, execution, cost control and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to agents and supervisors within the project team.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards across all project phases.
• Monitor and manage risk, programme and quality performance.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects within a UK Local Authority environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing schemes of £250k+ value.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• CSCS Manager Card – Essential
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – Essential
• Health & Safety qualification – Preferable (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely)

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.