Highways Project Manager

Carrington West; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead highways and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through delivery in Cambridge, with travel to sites as required.

You will manage day-to-day project delivery, liaising with National Highways, clients and teams to ensure safety, quality and commercial success across programmes. A strong NEC contract background and a full UK driving licence are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects in a project manager or leadership role.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead highways and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safely, on time and to programme.
• Collaborate with National Highways representatives, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance, budgets and risks, and report progress.

Skills

National Highways experience

NEC contracts

Project leadership

MS Project

UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Equivalent relevant qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Highways & Civil Engineering

Location: Cambridge, with travel to project sites as required

Salary: Up to £65,000, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Take ownership of major National Highways and civil engineering projects

Are you a Project Manager with National Highways experience looking for the opportunity to take ownership of complex highways and infrastructure schemes from pre-construction through to successful delivery?

My client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its highways and infrastructure operation in Cambridge. You will be responsible for leading the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of highways and civil engineering projects, working closely with clients, operational teams and key stakeholders.

You will be joining an established organisation delivering critical highway maintenance and infrastructure schemes across the UK, with a strong focus on safety, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Your role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of highways and civil engineering projects, ensuring programme, commercial, quality and safety objectives are achieved.

• Leading highways and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Working closely with National Highways representatives, clients and other key stakeholders.
• Monitoring programme performance, budgets, costs and commercial outcomes.
• Managing project risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Reviewing and managing health and safety documentation, including RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
• Coordinating temporary works, quality assurance and project compliance requirements.
• Supporting procurement, subcontractor management and project planning activities.
• Providing technical and operational input during tendering and pre-construction stages.
• Ensuring projects comply with required health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Producing project updates and reporting on programme, commercial performance, risks and delivery.
• Supporting and developing members of the project team while helping to drive continuous improvement.

What you will bring

• Previous experience delivering highways or civil engineering projects in a Project Manager or similar project leadership position.
• Previous National Highways project experience.
• A strong understanding of highways construction, maintenance or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience managing projects operating on high-speed road networks.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• An HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• A valid CSCS Manager Card.
• SMSTS.
• Experience using MS Project or similar project planning software.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• A Temporary Works Coordinator qualification, NRSWA accreditation or additional highways-related qualifications would also be beneficial.

What you can expect

You will receive a salary of up to £65,000, dependent on experience, alongside the opportunity to take responsibility for significant National Highways and civil engineering projects.

You will have the autonomy to manage your projects, influence how schemes are delivered and work closely with experienced operational and commercial teams. You will also have opportunities to continue developing your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities as the business grows.

The position is based in Cambridge, with travel to project and client locations required as part of the role.

My client promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment where people are respected, supported and encouraged to develop. Safety, wellbeing, quality and delivering positive outcomes for customers and communities remain central to the way projects are delivered.