NEC Project Manager - Highways (Senior)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in Highway-related projects. This pivotal role within the Highways Consultancy division involves delivering major infrastructure schemes and supporting the Development Led Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will leverage their project management experience to drive transformational outcomes on iconic projects while collaborating with top talent and stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a dynamic and innovative environment focused on sustainable solutions and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience in large residential and mixed-use developments.
• High proficiency with NEC form of contract and knowledge of construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop implementation strategies for delivery of strategic infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and third-party contractors to ensure project progress.

Skills

Project Management

Highway Engineering

Civil Engineering

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Tools

NEC form of contract

PM systems and procedures

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization, and digitization trends are requiring today's mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world's growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Our teams are involved in some of the UK's most complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. We have an enviable reputation in delivering such schemes, working with the UK's largest residential developers and housebuilders.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Highway-related projects to join our Highways Consultancy division to support the Development Led Infrastructure team. You will provide focused delivery on major schemes in the surrounding areas. The successful candidate must have experience of Highways, Civil Engineering, and be very competent with using the NEC form of contract. This role offers the opportunity to progress your career as your experience grows within our business.

As part of our Programme and Project Management team, you'll help deliver some of the biggest, most iconic projects imaginable, with some of the best talent around. With your energy, agility, and a keen eye for detail, you'll deliver transformational outcomes for multiple clients every day.

• Develop implementation strategies for delivery of strategic infrastructure projects
• Work within project and financial objectives to produce plans, schedules, and track budgets
• Management of statutory consents
• Analyse and review data to identify key themes and trends, producing recommendations to support project decision-making
• Identify and present project risks or issues to prevent adverse impacts
• Review project processes and policies, providing advice to support management
• Provide subject matter advice to support delivery and ensure policy and operational alignment
• Collaborate with stakeholders and third-party contractors to ensure all parties are informed of project progress and expectations
• Establish and maintain best practice systems and controls
• Lead service delivery and strengthen client relationships
• Represent the company professionally, meeting, negotiating, and corresponding with clients
• Work collaboratively with clients, serving as the main communication focal point

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven Project Management experience in large residential and mixed-use developments
• Degree in a related discipline
• APM, MRICS, or ICE qualification
• High proficiency with NEC form of contract
• Knowledge of PM systems and procedures in construction
• In-depth understanding of construction processes