Infrastructure Project Lead — Highways & Bridges

Skanska UK Plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Infrastructure team in Norwich. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering major highways schemes, particularly in live traffic environments. Key responsibilities include ensuring efficient designs, leading project delivery, and fostering team development. A commitment to diversity and flexibility is valued, making this an inclusive opportunity in a progressive work culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structures delivery in live traffic and rail environments.
• Proven senior-level experience in highways scheme delivery.
• Knowledge of highway construction logistics and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Support design phase, ensuring efficient and buildable designs.
• Facilitate coordination and consistency to deliver project outcomes.
• Lead change by promoting continual improvement and best practices.
• Ensure managed supply chain and subcontract administration.
• Set performance targets for the construction team.
• Foster an inclusive culture maximizing team effectiveness.

Skills

Extensive experience of delivery of structures including bridges

Proven experience of leading the delivery of major highways schemes

Extensive experience and knowledge of highway construction methods

Extensive experience of project delivery involving significant utility diversions

First class Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Infrastructure team in Norwich. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering major highways schemes, particularly in live traffic environments. Key responsibilities include ensuring efficient designs, leading project delivery, and fostering team development. A commitment to diversity and flexibility is valued, making this an inclusive opportunity in a progressive work culture.