Highways Project Managers (2 roles)

W P RECRUITMENT HR LTD; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Highways Project Manager in Newport, responsible for managing civil engineering projects, including the DfT Safer Roads scheme. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in project management, excellent communication skills, and financial management expertise. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring presence on the Island twice a month. Competitive pay at £36.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing civil engineering and structural asset projects.
• Ability to deliver multiple schemes simultaneously.
• Demonstrated financial management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the DfT Safer Roads scheme effectively.
• Lead active travel schemes linked to local plans.
• Ensure quality assurance of capital projects.

Skills

Civil engineering project management

Service planning

Workload management

Clear communication

Public speaking

Negotiation skills

Financial management

Job description

Highways Project Manager (2 roles)

Industry: Local Authority

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight – hybrid; required to be on the Island at least twice per month.

Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday. Duration: from 15 December, for approx. 24 weeks, while recruiting permanently.

Duties

• Manage DfT Safer Roads scheme.
• Lead active travel schemes linked to Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIP).
• Implement Equalities Act and Pedestrian Improvements.
• Oversee Surface Water Drainage Schemes.
• Address active landslip area schemes in and around the South Wight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish project governance and produce clear, concise reporting for boards and committees.
• Facilitate co-operative partnership working with communities, partners and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage all stakeholders, ensuring regular engagement.
• Commission client‑appropriate professional services and developer contracts.
• Make delivery decisions; manage risk to the council and support strategic decision‑makers.
• Add value to projects and the wider corporate regeneration approach.
• Direct projects from conception to completion, managing plans, delivery and budgets.
• Ensure quality assurance and overall integrity of projects and programmes within the highways capital programme.
• Apply technical expertise in development financing and delivery routes.

Experience and Skills

• Substantial experience managing and delivering civil engineering and structural asset projects with specialist knowledge.
• Demonstrated service planning and workload management across competing demands.
• Delivered multiple schemes simultaneously.
• Clear communication with staff, elected councillors, partners and others.
• Leads public and stakeholder meetings on complex issues.
• Negotiation skills, tact and diplomacy when dealing with diverse views.
• Financial management experience: capital and revenue budgets, procurement, raising orders, invoicing; knowledge of construction and material markets.
• Will be able to work on the Island at least two days per month.

Salary

£36.94 per hour (PAYE).

Application

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