Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead their Highways Term Maintenance Contract in West Sussex. This role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing budgets effectively. The ideal candidate will possess extensive highways experience and strong organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to fairness and inclusion, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering sector.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• Extensive experience in Highways Term Maintenance Contracts (HTMCs).
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful delivery of the project.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental & quality compliance.
• Produce Work Package Plans and implement safe systems of work.

Skills

Project Management

Highways Experience

Organizational Skills

CDM Regulations Knowledge

Safety and Quality Compliance

Job description

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VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Highways Term Maintenance Contract in West Sussex.

The Project Manager is the most senior member of the site operations team and is the key person responsible for the successful delivery of the project. The Project Manager has the ultimate responsibility to ensure health, safety, environmental & quality compliance as well as programme and budget requirements.

About you

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

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

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is part of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By leveraging the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways ensures our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognizing the value we place on our employees.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive annual leave and an extra day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and 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 health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion, and respect

We are committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect. Our teams can be themselves and thrive regardless of their background.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [contact information].

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly. If you are an agency, please refer to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Refrain from sending speculative CVs; no fees are applicable for unsolicited submissions. All inquiries should be directed accordingly.

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