Project Manager

Carrington West; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Highways to join their team. The role involves leading projects from pre-construction to handover, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing project programmes. Ideal candidates will have previous experience with National Highways contracts and strong civil engineering knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on Highways projects.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of highways and civil engineering projects.
• Manage project programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate and oversee site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Highways to join our esteemed client on a key highways framework. The ideal candidate will have previously worked on National Highways contracts and have a solid understanding of general civils, drainage works, and Microsoft Project for effective programme management.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the successful delivery of highways and civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to handover.
Manage project programmes using Microsoft Project to track progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate and oversee site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure delivery in line with project specifications, budget, and schedule.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental standards.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and clients.
Liaise with key stakeholders including National Highways, local authorities, and utility providers.
Manage commercial aspects in collaboration with the Quantity Surveying team, including forecasting, change control, and cost reporting.

Requirements:
Proven experience as a Project Manager on Highways projects.
Previous involvement with National Highways contracts is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of general civil engineering and drainage works.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Project for programme management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid certificates preferred.
Full UK driving licence.

For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Harvey Barlow on (phone number removed).

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harvey Barlow at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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