Project Manager

Fusion People Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Highways Infrastructure Organisation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee delivering civil engineering programmes. Based in Bristol or Exeter, you will build strong relationships with regional teams and stakeholders to align strategy with delivery objectives.

You will review portfolio performance, support business cases, manage governance and financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with industry standards and NEC contract management.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Project management qualifications such as APM, Prince2, MSP, or similar are desirable.
• Experience administering or managing NEC contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, technical standards, and relevant industry legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with the Regional Management Team, Programme Delivery Managers and stakeholders.
• Review and report on portfolio delivery performance and support business case preparation.
• Manage programme governance, financial reporting and risk across capital budgets.
• Maintain a positive reputation through stakeholder communications during project delivery.
• Engage with communities, transport operators, road users and businesses.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement and portfolio management best practices.
• Manage portfolio risks, issues and dependencies and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

APM/Prince2/MSP or similar

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Bristol or Exeter

Company: Major Highways Infrastructure Organisation

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £47,410 - £54,210 + Excellent Benefits

The Role:

Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Regional Management Team, Programme Delivery Managers, key stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to ensure alignment of strategic and delivery objectives.

Review and report on portfolio delivery performance, resolve complex issues, and support the preparation of project business cases.

Manage programme governance, financial reporting and risk across capital expenditure budgets, ensuring effective financial and contractual controls are in place and adhered to.

Maintain a positive organisational reputation through effective customer and stakeholder communications throughout project delivery.

Proactively manage engagement with communities, stakeholders, transport operators, road users and businesses.

Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities, implementing changes and promoting portfolio management best practices.

Manage and evaluate portfolio risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, leading the development and implementation of effective solutions.

Requirements:

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Project management qualifications such as APM, Prince2, MSP, or similar are desirable.
• Experience administering or managing NEC contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, technical standards, and relevant industry legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.