Project Manager

Austin Fraser; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee a package of works in the Eastern Highways Alliance. This role involves managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in highways and infrastructure projects. You will lead early-stage designs, manage procurement processes, and develop risk management strategies. Join a dynamic team in Peterborough and make a significant impact on local projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing highways and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and compliance with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects under local authority frameworks for highways maintenance.
• Manage costs, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

MCIOB/ChPP

Job description

We are looking to recruit a proactive and experienced Project Manager to join a team working on the Eastern Highways Alliance based in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will be an individual who has prior knowledge and experience in the civil engineering sector, specifically involvement in highways, infrastructure, or local authority projects.

About the role of Project Manager

The current role would require a Project Manager to look after a package of works in the Eastern Highways Alliance. These projects are to be in and around the Peterborough area. A successful Project Manager will be required to manage the associated costs, budgets, and timelines in a project, as well as be a point of contact for client liaison and other stakeholders involved.

Responsibilities for Project Manager

1. Leading projects under the local authority frameworks including highways maintenance and new highways.
2. Involvement in the early-stage design, temporary works, and stakeholder engagement.
3. Managing the procurement process, cost estimating, and contract negotiations.
4. Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and best practice across the project.
5. Identifying and managing project milestones and KPIs, as well as complying with CDM regulations.
6. Managing the integration process when involving subcontractors. This can include being involved with CPPs, WPPs, Task Briefs, and Quality Assurances (ITP).
7. Oversee supply chain and stakeholder management, alongside oversight of the Site delivery team.
8. Develop and implement a risk and opportunity register for all projects.

Requirements for Project Manager

1. Proven experience managing Highways.
2. MCIOB/ChPP.
3. Degree or Equivalent.
4. Experience in risk and risk management.
5. A Full UK Driving License.

If you want to hear more about this Project Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Hugo Rodrigues in our London Office on (phone number removed).