Highways Project Manager

Carrington West; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car scheme

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Project Manager to lead highways and civil engineering schemes across Somerset. You will own delivery from planning through to completion, coordinating project teams, clients, and supply chains while ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence.

The role offers hybrid working where possible, a competitive salary dependent on experience, plus a company car, private healthcare, pension and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering highways construction projects (road & drainage).
• Experience with NEC contracts (NEC4 preferred) and ICE conditions of contract.
• Good commercial awareness including cost control, forecasting and P&L.
• Experience in programme management within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong communication with clients, stakeholders and supply-chain.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills; able to juggle priorities.
• SMSTS certification.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent; PM qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver highways and civil engineering schemes safely and to high quality.
• Manage projects via Somerset Council New Asset Framework and Traffic Signal Infrastructure Framework.
• Build productive relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply-chain.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, standards and governance.
• Take responsibility for project financial performance including cost control, forecasting and P&L.
• Manage project programmes, identify risks and keep delivery on track.
• Promote high health, safety and professionalism standards.
• Mentor and develop project team members, share knowledge and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with commercial and operations to resolve challenges.

Skills

Project management

Highways construction

Stakeholder management

Cost control & forecasting

Programme management

Communication

Organisational & problem solving

Leadership & mentoring

Hybrid working adaptability

Education

Civil Engineering degree / Construction management qualification

Recognised project management qualification or equivalent

Tools

NEC4 contracts

ICE conditions of contract

Lean or Six Sigma beneficial

CSCS card

Job description

Project Manager - Highways & Civil Engineering

Bath / Somerset | Permanent | Full Time | Hybrid Working Where Possible | Salary Dependent on Experience + Company Car + Private Healthcare

Are you a Project Manager with highways construction experience looking to take ownership of significant regional infrastructure schemes across Somerset?

You will be joining an established civil engineering business delivering projects through the Somerset Council New Asset Framework and Traffic Signal Infrastructure Framework. You will have the opportunity to lead schemes from delivery through to completion, work closely with key public-sector stakeholders and develop your career within a business that invests in its people.

Alongside a salary dependent on experience, you will receive a company car scheme, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off, enhanced family leave and hybrid working where the requirements of the project allow.

The opportunity

My client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across the South West. Due to continued work across its regional civil engineering portfolio, they are looking for a Project Manager to take responsibility for highways and infrastructure schemes across Somerset.

You will work with project teams, clients, supply-chain partners, stakeholders and local communities to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and to the required quality and programme.

What you will be doing

• Lead project teams to deliver highways and civil engineering schemes safely, efficiently and to the required quality.
• Manage projects delivered through the Somerset Council New Asset Framework and Traffic Signal Infrastructure Framework.
• Build productive relationships with clients, stakeholders, supply-chain partners and local communities.
• Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements, industry standards and internal governance processes.
• Take responsibility for project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting and profit and loss management.
• Manage project programmes, identifying risks and taking appropriate action to keep delivery on track.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and professionalism throughout project delivery.
• Support, mentor and develop members of the project team, sharing knowledge and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities and resolve project challenges.

What you will need

• Proven experience delivering highways construction projects, including road construction and drainage works.
• A strong understanding of NEC contracts, ideally NEC4, or ICE conditions of contract.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of project cost control, forecasting and P&L performance.
• Experience of programme management within a civil engineering or infrastructure environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, project teams and supply-chain partners.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing project priorities.
• SMSTS certification.
• A valid CSCS card.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or another relevant discipline, a recognised project management qualification, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies would be beneficial but is not essential.

Salary and benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Company car scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Life assurance
• 25 days' annual leave
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Hybrid working where possible
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

Location and development

You will be working on projects across Bath, Somerset and the wider South West, with a working pattern shaped around project and operational requirements.

My client is committed to supporting continued professional development, giving you the opportunity to broaden your technical, commercial and leadership experience while working on a long-term regional infrastructure programme.

My client is committed to providing an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed throughout the recruitment process where required.