Infrastructure Schemes Project Lead

Jobtailor; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified highway schemes professional to oversee cost-effective delivery of sustainable transport projects in Suffolk. You will manage major and minor works, deliver Active Travel schemes, and ensure comprehensive integration from design through construction.

The role requires robust stakeholder engagement and a focus on safety and standards. The candidate will lead investigations, contribute to feasibility work, and support community engagement, with potential DBS checks

Qualifications

• Level 5 Civil Engineering qualification or significant experience in highway design.
• CSCS card is required.
• Knowledge of highways design and maintenance techniques.
• Experience managing complex highway projects.
• Able to deliver a 15-minute interview presentation.
• DBS checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support cost-effective delivery of sustainable transport schemes across Suffolk.
• Manage a portfolio of major and minor highway works.
• Deliver Active Travel schemes and Section 106-funded schemes.
• Ensure integrated scheme delivery from design to construction.
• Maintain independent supervision on behalf of Suffolk County Council.
• Ensure highway works comply with designs and standards.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout investigation, design and implementation.
• Carry out investigations and design for highway improvements and maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Level 5 qualification in Civil Engineering

NEBOSH qualification

IOSH qualification

Tools

CDM Regulations 2015

Design Manual For Roads And Bridges

Job description

• Support cost-effective delivery and construction of sustainable transport schemes and programmes across Suffolk
• Manage a portfolio of major works schemes typically valued above £1 million or minor works schemes typically valued below £1 million
• Deliver Active Travel schemes, Section 106-funded schemes and other highway improvement projects
• Ensure fully integrated scheme delivery throughout design and construction
• Maintain independent supervision on behalf of Suffolk County Council
• Ensure highway works are constructed in accordance with designs and standards
• Keep stakeholders informed throughout delivery
• Work with stakeholders through investigation, feasibility, preliminary design, detailed design and implementation phases
• Carry out investigations and design for highway improvement and maintenance schemes
• Engage with external works commissioners through ECI activities
• Conduct community engagement and consultation activities
• Promote appropriate culture and behaviours in a customer-focused team
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders

Requirements

• Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or significant relevant experience in the design of highway maintenance and improvement schemes
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
• Appropriate and valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
• Preferably hold NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications for managing health and safety
• Experience successfully managing a range of complex projects in highways engineering, highways design or similar technical disciplines
• Technical knowledge of highways design and maintenance techniques, including appropriate application of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
• Good understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and codes of practice, including the CDM Regulations 2015
• Ability to deliver a supporting statement and an anonymised CV
• Ability to deliver a 15-minute interview presentation
• DBS checks or police vetting may be required for relevant posts

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex highway improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with design standards and health and safety regulations. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and community consultation to promote effective project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering Qualification
• Highways Design Experience
• Project Management Skills
• Health And Safety Knowledge
• Stakeholder Engagement

Hard Skills

• Highway Design Techniques
• Project Delivery
• Construction Management
• Design Manual For Roads And Bridges
• Feasibility Studies
• Investigations And Design
• Community Engagement
• Scheme Delivery Integration
• Construction Standards Compliance
• Highway Improvement Techniques

Soft Skills

• Customer-Focused Team Culture
• Effective Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Level 5 Qualification In Civil Engineering
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
• NEBOSH Qualification
• IOSH Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Active Travel Schemes
• Section 106-Funded Schemes
• Highway Improvement Projects
• CDM Regulations 2015
• Stakeholder Management