Infrastructure Project Manager - Construction

Adecco; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle for travel across Derby &

Derbyshire travel allowance

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager for a temporary 3‑month contract in the East Midlands. You will lead delivery of public transport infrastructure projects, including bus stations and accessibility improvements, with site visits and stakeholder meetings to ensure safety and alignment.

You will develop briefs and scopes, work with contractors and consultants, ensure health and safety and governance requirements, and utilise contract management knowledge to drive successful

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing infrastructure, highways, civil engineering, transport, or public realm projects.
• Familiarity with construction health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards.
• PRINCE2 or APM qualifications are advantageous; practical experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of public transport infrastructure projects.
• Develop briefs, specifications, and scopes of work with contractors and consultants.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and stakeholder meetings for alignment and safety.
• Navigate the public sector environment with governance requirements in place.
• Apply contract management and project delivery know-how to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Infrastructure management

Public sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Driving license

Education

Civil engineering background

Job description

Job Advertisement: Infrastructure Project Manager

Position Details:

Contract Type: Temporary

Contract Length: 3 months

Daily Rate: £400 - £600 (dependent on experience) - Inside IR35

Working Pattern: Full Time

Location: East Midlands

Driving Required: Yes (full UK driving licence essential)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of various public transport infrastructure projects, including bus stations, interchanges, bus stops, and accessibility improvements.
• Develop construction or engineering briefs, specifications, and scopes of work, ideally with experience working independently with contractors and consultants.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and meetings with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Navigate the complexities of the public sector environment, engaging effectively with stakeholders and ensuring governance requirements are met.
• Utilise knowledge of contract management and project delivery processes to facilitate successful outcomes.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in managing infrastructure, highways, civil engineering, transport, or public realm projects.
• Familiarity with construction health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards.
• While formal project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM are advantageous, practical experience is highly valued.
• A background in construction, civil engineering, highways, surveying, or project management is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with contractors, stakeholders, and the community effectively.

What's on Offer:

• A dynamic work environment that encourages hands‑on management of multiple projects.
• A chance to contribute significantly to public transport infrastructure improvements across the East Midlands.
• Access to a work vehicle for travel across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham, making the most of your driving skills.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you