Project Manager

Energy Jobline AZ; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in highways maintenance seeks a Project Manager to oversee site operations in West Sussex. The role involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards while managing project delivery within budget and schedule. The ideal candidate will have extensive highways experience and strong project management skills. Join a team that values fairness and respect, with numerous benefits including private medical care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday

Option to buy extra annual leave

Private medical care

Pension schemes and Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping, restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• Extensive Highways experience, specifically in HTMCs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful delivery of the project.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, & quality compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Job description

About VolkerHighways

VolkerHighways is a market leader in delivering highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to improve efficiency across all activities. Our capabilities include major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support industry-wide, alongside our own contracts.

Job Opportunity: Project Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Highways Term Maintenance Contract in West Sussex. As the most senior member of the site operations team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring health, safety, environmental, & quality compliance, as well as meeting programme and budget requirements.

About You

1. Proven technical and project management abilities
2. Extensive Highways experience, specifically in HTMCs
3. Strong organisational and management skills
4. Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
5. Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
6. Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment

If your past experience doesn't match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why Work With Us?

VolkerHighways operates under VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across sectors including civil engineering, rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By leveraging the expertise of each business unit, we provide unrivalled resources and skills to our clients.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension schemes and Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping, restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities with comprehensive skills-based training
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental, physical, health, and financial support (24/7 Virtual GP service)

Our Values: Fairness and Respect

We believe in pushing boundaries to ensure fairness and respect for all. Our teams are supported to be themselves and thrive in an inclusive environment.

Additional Information

If you need support with your application, please contact us.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly. We will contact agencies on our Supplier List (PSL) if relevant. Please refrain from sending speculative CVs; submissions will not incur fees. All inquiries should be directed to VolkerWessels UK.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions. Therefore, a drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all employees.