Project Manager

Smart 4 EPC; England; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC seeks an experienced Project Manager for a long-term highways junction upgrade in Luton. You will lead site operations, coordinate contractors and stakeholders, and drive delivery on time, safely and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring strong highways/civil engineering delivery experience, CDM compliance knowledge, and a proactive, hands-on management style to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Project Manager or Construction Manager in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering highways improvement schemes, junction upgrades or similar civil projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, planning, commercial awareness and programme management.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and industry standards.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage delivery from site mobilisation through to completion.
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications are advantageous.
• Valid CSCS and SMSTS are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of a junction improvement scheme on the 7 million scheme.
• Manage site activities, subcontractors and project team to ensure efficient delivery.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets and progress against milestones.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation, CDM regs and highway standards.
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities, utilities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, resolve site issues and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections and compliance with specifications.
• Monitor resources, materials and subcontractor performance to maintain programme.
• Attend progress meetings and report on performance, risks and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, site records and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Highways experience

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Health & safety

Education

Relevant construction/civil engineering qualifications

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

Job description

Exciting opportunity to work with a leading tier one Contractor on large scale highways maintenance contractor

Project Manager

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Rate: 500 - 550per day

Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager / Construction Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with our client, overseeing a 10 million junction improvement scheme in Luton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional to take a leading role in the successful delivery of a major highways infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site operations, coordinating contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring the scheme is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

With an anticipated duration of 18 months and an immediate start available, this role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of a 7 million junction improvement scheme.
• Manage site activities, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure efficient delivery.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets and progress against key milestones.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and relevant highways standards.
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities, utility companies, consultants and other key stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, resolve site issues and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections and compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor resources, materials and subcontractor performance to maintain programme efficiency.
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on project performance, risks and deliverables.
• Ensure all project documentation, site records and reporting requirements are maintained accurately.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Project Manager or Construction Manager role within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering highways improvement schemes, junction upgrades or similar civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project planning, commercial awareness and programme management.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage project delivery effectively from site mobilisation through to completion.
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications would be advantageous.
• Valid CSCS and SMSTS are essential