Project Manager

Carrington West; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 73,800 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced freelance Project Manager to support a major highways and infrastructure programme in the East Midlands. The role is predominantly office-based, contract Freelance, CIS engagement, with a daily rate of £400-£500 and an initial duration of around five months.

Start is late summer, with responsibilities including overseeing multiple workstreams, coordinating delivery programmes and ensuring safety-critical works are completed on time and to specification.

Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS qualification.
• Experience delivering projects for Principal Contractors.
• Strong project and programme management experience.
• Background in highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure works.
• Experience managing replacement, maintenance or upgrade programmes.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multiple workstreams within the programme.
• Coordinating delivery programmes across teams.
• Supporting completion of safety-critical infrastructure works.

Skills

SMSTS qualification

Delivery for Principal Contractors

Project and programme management

Highways / civil engineering / infra

Replacement / maintenance / upgrade

Independent work & stakeholder coord

Job description

Freelance Project Manager - East Midlands
Contract: Freelance
Engagement: CIS
Rate: £400-£500 per day
Duration: Approximately five months
Start: Late summer
I'm recruiting for an experienced freelance construction professional to support a major highways and infrastructure programme in the East Midlands.
The role will be predominantly office-based and will involve overseeing multiple workstreams, coordinating delivery programmes, and supporting the successful completion of safety-critical infrastructure works.

The ideal candidate will have

• A valid SMSTS qualification
• Previous experience delivering projects for Principal Contractors
• Strong project and programme management experience
• A background in highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure works
• Experience managing replacement, maintenance, or upgrade programmes
• The ability to work independently and coordinate multiple stakeholders