Project Manager

Carrington West; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Highways Project Manager for a freelance assignment in Cambridgeshire. You will oversee a programme of highways schemes, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, expertise in NH schemes, and proficiency with Microsoft Project to maintain rigorous project controls on multiple workstreams.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways project management.
• Strong civil engineering and drainage background.
• Experience delivering schemes involving National Highways (NH).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project and programme management.
• Good understanding of temporary works and embankment stabilisation.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and maintain effective project controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of highways schemes, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate site activities and manage programme requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain robust project controls across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Highways PM

Civil engineering

NH schemes

Programme management

Temporary works

Multi-workstreams

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager

Highways Scheme Delivery Frameworks (SDF)

Location: Cambridgeshire

Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Rate: £500 - £550 per day

IR35: Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Highways Project Manager looking for your next freelance opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support a programme of Scheme Delivery Frameworks (SDF) highways works in Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong Highways background to take ownership of a varied programme of highways works on a freelance basis.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of highways schemes, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The position will involve coordinating site activities, managing programme requirements and working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Experience in highways project management
• Strong civil engineering and drainage background.
• Experience delivering schemes involving National Highways (NH).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project and programme management.
• Good understanding of temporary works and embankment stabilisation.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and maintain effective project controls.

What's on Offer?

• Freelance opportunity for an initial 3 - 6 months.
• £500 - £550 per day.
• Inside IR35 engagement.
• Opportunity to deliver an ongoing programme of highways works in Cambridgeshire.